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Tucson, AZ — ZIP 85735

Population: 10,718 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85735 (Tucson, AZ) is $330,170 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,500 after a median 77 days on market. 2 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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$330,170

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$330,170
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.3%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$337,163
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
$317,500
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$222
1-year sale-price change
-9.3%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Altar Valley Elementary District (4418), Tucson Unified District (4403)
Schools include
Altar Valley Middle School, Laura N. Banks Elementary

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 AO
NFIP flood claims on record
12
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 (24.4 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)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°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
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,742
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,048

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Buckelew Farm Landing Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tucson International Airport (TUS) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, PALO VERDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EL DORADO SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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
1994
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,308
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

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 85735State medianUS median
Typical home value$330,170$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$317,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,308$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 85735?
$330,170.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85735?
$317,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85735?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85735?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,405/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85735?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is ZIP 85735 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85735. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85735?
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 85735?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85735?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85735?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85735 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85735?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85735?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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