At a Glance
Median Income
$53,085
$26,608 per capita
Home Value
$156,200
Zillow: $432,818
Violent Crime
500/100K
2,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Avra Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avra Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avra Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avra Valley residents earn a median household income of $53,085 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,608. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avra Valley is $156,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,818. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Avra Valley reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,929/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Avra Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avra Valley has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,364
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,085
Per Capita$26,608
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,200
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$432,818
Housing Units2,451
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent500/100K
Property2,929/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,949 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Avra Valley was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.