Green Valley, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
21,581 Population 1,094/sq mi density
$58,268 Median Income $47,699 per capita
$264,300 Home Value $277,257 Zillow
$1,135 Median Rent 45.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,268 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$264,300 home value, $1,135/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Green Valley, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,268
22% below
$47,699 per capita
Home Value
$264,300
6% below
Zillow: $277,257
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
45.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
31% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Green Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Green Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
94%
Rent
98%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Green Valley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Green Valley residents earn a median household income of $58,268 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,699. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Green Valley is $264,300 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,257. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 45.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

44.0% of adults in Green Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Green Valley has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population21,581
Median Age73.3 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans18.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,268
Per Capita$47,699
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A
Home Value$264,300
Rent$1,135
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$277,257
Housing Units16,499
Rent Burden45.8%

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,943 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Green Valley was built in 1986.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.