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Tucson, AZ — ZIP 85711

Population: 42,558 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85711 (Tucson, AZ) is $282,378 — down 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $319,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,226/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heat wave, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$282,378

Typical home value

-3.0%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$282,378
1-year appreciation
-3.0%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+90.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$301,436
House Price Index (state)
567.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$319,000
Median list price
$315,000
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
151
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
133
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,226/mo
1-year rent change
-1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$978/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,405/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,946/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,211/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
8
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Griffin Foundation Inc. The (79500), Pima Prevention Partnership dba Pima Partnership S (79959), Canyon Rose Academy Inc. (81029)
Schools include
Children Reaching for the Sky Preparatory, Future Investment Middle School, Pima Prevention Partnership-Tucson, Canyon Rose Academy, PCJTED - University High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Very High · lightning: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tucson International Airport Area (8.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
12.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
123
Days with Moderate air quality
234
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
357

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
570
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,457
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,948

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,137 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
60.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,822
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
314,789
Average weekly wage
$1,199
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,658

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85711State medianUS median
Typical home value$282,378$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$319,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,226/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,822$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 85711?
$282,378.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85711?
$319,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85711?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85711?
Typical rent: $1,226/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85711?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is ZIP 85711 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85711. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85711?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85711?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85711?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85711?
18 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85711 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85711?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85711?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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