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Tucson, AZ

Aggregated across 29 ZIP codes in Tucson.

Population: 788,598 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tucson, AZ is $365,957 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,253 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,486/month. 285 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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$365,957

Typical home value

-1.9%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$365,957
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$383,186
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
$394,253
Median list price
$377,213
Median price per sqft
$231
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2,131
For-sale inventory
3,017
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
2,751
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
747

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,486/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
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
285
Elementary schools
133
Middle schools
29
High schools
93
Charter schools
73
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
CITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448), Pima County Accommodation School District (4401), Tucson Unified District (4403)
Schools include
City High School, Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown, Pima County Schools Superintendent's Diploma Program, Drachman Primary Magnet School, Safford K-8 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 (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
455
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tucson International Airport Area (2.8 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
70.5°F
Average high
82.3°F
Average low
58.7°F
Annual precipitation
12.5 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 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
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-35,635
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,261

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, PALO VERDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EL DORADO SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Grocery stores nearby
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
97
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
1984
Housing built before 1970
21.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,286
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

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

TucsonState medianUS median
Typical home value$365,957$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$394,253$379,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,486/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,286$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 Tucson, AZ?
$365,957.
What is the median sale price in Tucson, AZ?
$394,253.
How long do homes take to sell in Tucson, AZ?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Tucson, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,486/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tucson, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is Tucson, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 455 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tucson, AZ?
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 Tucson, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tucson, AZ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tucson International Airport Area, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Tucson, AZ?
285 schools (133 elementary, 29 middle, 93 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tucson, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tucson, AZ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tucson, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Tucson

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