Tucson, Arizona
City Overview
As of 2007, Tucson's population is 518,956 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.63 percent.
The median home cost in Tucson is $264,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tucson's cost of living is 5.10% Lower than the U.S. average.
Tucson public schools spend $4,749 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Tucson.
The unemployment rate in Tucson is 3.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Tucson jobs have Increased by 3.71 percent.
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People
The 2007 Tucson, AZ, population is 518,956. There are 2,663 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Tucson, AZ
The median age is 33.3. The US median is 37.6. 48.00% of people in Tucson, AZ, are married. 12.98% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.43 people. 18.01% of people are married, with children. 10.82% have children, but are single.
Race in Tucson, AZ
67.21% of people are white, 4.05% are black, 2.91% are asian, 2.85% are native american, and 22.84% claim 'Other'.
39.84% of the people in Tucson, AZ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 60.16% are non-hispanic).
Tucson People SperlingViews
Haven't been here long: While I haven't been in Tucson long, my basic impressions are very good, with some decided difficulties.
Having lived for the last 20 years in decidedly more... (read more)Parks & Recreation: I love Tucson for the activities it has to offer, especially to seniors. The Parks & Recreation department offers as huge array of classes, the senior centers (+50) have... (read more)Living in the Ol' Pueblo: Living in Tucson, frequently referred to as the 'ol' pueblo', offers a wide variety of experiences. Many artists and thus galleries are located here and twice a year... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Tucson, AZ, is 3.40%, with job growth of 3.71%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.30%.
Tucson, AZ Taxes
Tucson, AZ,sales tax rate is 7.60%. Income tax is 3.90%.
Tucson, AZ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $18,311, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $34,335.
Tucson Economy SperlingViews
Why I had to leave...: Would probably be more useful than nitpicking all the details. It's the (lack of) high tech economy for those who are not in the missle-making business. I even had a... (read more)Tucson: Lack of Progressive Public Transit: Tucson has many wonderful things about it: the gorgeous desert colors and desert sunsets are unparalled. Plenty of sunshine. No humidity. Mountains galore. As far as its... (read more)Public Transportation: Tucson has become quite a large community, & while it does have alot to offer,good public transportation simply is not available at the present time.
In order to really... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 3.40% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.71% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.30% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.60% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.90% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $18,311 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $34,335 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 19.30% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.03% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 15.46% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.74% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.54% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.47% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.27% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.69% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.42% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.10% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.27% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.95% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.82% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.45% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.17% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.79% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 9.55% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Tucson, AZ, is $264,900. Home appreciation is -4.20% over the last year. The median age of Tucson, AZ, real estate is 28 years.
Tucson, AZ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 42.33% of the Tucson, AZ, population. 7.87% of houses and apartments in Tucson, AZ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Tucson Housing SperlingViews
Tucson housing cost: The median price for a home in Tuscon at the end of 05' was 242K not... (read more)Median home cost? More like minimum home cost.: I have several friends who have bought houses in the last 2 years within the city limits of Tucson and the lowest price I've heard for a decent 2-3 br house in a nice... (read more)Water?: Our community leaders continue to welcome tremendous growth in housing - but also complain that we are soon to be out of water, with no apparent plans to solve these... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
| Median Home Age | 28 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $264,900 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.20% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 50.49% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.87% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 42.33% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.09 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 4.59% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.43% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 4.59% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 6.89% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 12.20% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 36.31% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.22% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 9.08% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.06% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.63% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.55% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.23% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.43% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.72% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.20% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 17.51% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 23.09% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.12% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.95% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.11% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.86% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 298 physicians per capita in Tucson, AZ. The US average is 170.
Tucson, AZ Health Index
Air quality in Tucson, AZ is 87 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Tucson, AZ is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 91 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Tucson Health SperlingViews
re: Air Pollution - 2/3/2007: I found out that Tucson is one of the most cleanest cities in the United States. No pollution! It could be just the heat or the weather weighing you down. Go to... (read more)re: Air Pollution - 2/3/2007: Every city in America is polluted, some worse than... (read more)Air Pollution: It seems that the air is extremely polluted. Is the pollution ozone and automobile exhaust or just dust? Is the pollution worst in the winter due to temperature... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Crime
Tucson, AZ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Tucson, AZ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Tucson Crime SperlingViews
re: Listen ALL OF YOU - 10/10/2007: Good for you. Tucson is a wonderful place. The desert is simple and fresh and housing was modest when I came in from Phoenix in 1964. Now it is crowded with CA... (read more)Crime, Crime, Crime: I am moving! I have lived in this town for over 20 years. I live in one of the nicest historic neighborhoods. In the last 3 years my car has been stolen and broken into.... (read more)Crime: Not a safe town to live... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Climate
Tucson, AZ, gets 11 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 48.
On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Tucson, AZ. The July high is around 100 degrees. The January low is 38. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Tucson Climate SperlingViews
re: Tucson Climate - 7/10/2007: We are ex-New Yorkers who have been here 8 yrs and now can't imagine living anywhere else. Entertainment? Tucson Symphony Orchestra is world class, the Arizona Opera... (read more)hot: it's hot here most of the... (read more)It's HOT here !: It is HOT in Tucson. HOT ! HOT ! HOT!
Not quite as hot as Hell, but close.
Beware of Global Warming.
No room for an increase... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Educate
Tucson, AZ, schools spend $4,749 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 235 students per librarian, and 491 children per counselor in Tucson, AZ schools.
Tucson Education SperlingViews
If you have children & would like for them to have: If you are a retiree and can endure the heat Tucson is the place for you!...But if you have children and are thinking about thier education I suggest considering... (read more)Number 50 for education: Tucson is dead last in the rankings for education. We are also 1st for crime...I guess the two go together. Too close to the Mexican border and a lot of drug trafficking... (read more)No education : The Tuscon schools are aweful! Arizona is the 50th in the nation for education. However we are the first for crime in the nation. Drug use and trafficking are rampant... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Tucson, AZ, takes 24 minutes. 72% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Tucson Transportation SperlingViews
Tucson: Lack of Progressive Public Transit: Tucson has many wonderful things about it: the gorgeous desert colors and desert sunsets are unparalled. Plenty of sunshine. No humidity. Mountains galore. As far as its... (read more)Public Transportation: Tucson has become quite a large community, & while it does have alot to offer,good public transportation simply is not available at the present time.
In order to really... (read more)Gridlock!: Not a freeway in sight. Just really a hassle getting around in a... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Tucson, AZ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Tucson, AZ is more expensive.
Overall, Tucson, AZ cost of living is 94.90.
Tucson Cost of Living SperlingViews
re: Tucson... Doomed by the Backward Thinking... -: totally agree with you. Looking to move to another place, not so far north, with reasonable living costs and job offer, any... (read more)Cost of living: Hello there,
I want to point out how the cost of living has rised in Tucson, a lot of people from other places, from CA the most are making the economy suffer, less... (read more)Tucson... Doomed by the Backward Thinking...: I've been in Tucson for almost 20 years, originally from St. Louis County. Great place if you hate freezing and as a hater of the extreme heat, you really do get used to... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
Religion
44.88% of the people in Tucson, AZ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 26.72% are Catholic; 10.12% are Protestant; 2.06% are LDS; 3.44% are another Christian faith; 2.37% in Tucson, AZ are Jewish; 0.08% are an eastern faith; 0.08% affilite with Islam.
Tucson Religion SperlingViews
re: Climate is the attraction; otherwise, brace fo: Contrary to this reviewer's claims, Tucson is a progressive haven in a largely right-wing Mormon state. The University of Arizona is world renowned for its contributions... (read more)Tucson - City of Enchantment: We are ex-New Yorkers who have been here 8 yrs and now can't imagine living anywhere else. Entertainment? Tucson Symphony Orchestra is world class, the Arizona Opera... (read more)Moving to Tucson??: My wife and I lived in Tucson from 1999 through 2004. We made tons of friends and enjoyed the mountains and climate very much. But, in all fairness, much of what J, from... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
| Percent Religious | 44.88% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 26.72% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.12% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 2.06% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.17% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.03% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.40% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.03% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.28% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.21% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.44% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.37% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.08% | 0.54% |
Voting
52.55% of the people in Tucson, AZ are registered as Democrats. 46.56% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.89%.
Tucson Voting SperlingViews
Lack of leadership: Tucson is a beautiful place to live! I love it here. Make no doubt about it, the Tucson area offers some of the most diverse scenery and activities in the country. ... (read more)re: Listen ALL OF YOU - 10/10/2007: Good for you. Tucson is a wonderful place. The desert is simple and fresh and housing was modest when I came in from Phoenix in 1964. Now it is crowded with CA... (read more)Crime, Crime, Crime: I am moving! I have lived in this town for over 20 years. I live in one of the nicest historic neighborhoods. In the last 3 years my car has been stolen and broken into.... (read more)Have an opinion about Tucson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Tucson Click Here
