At a Glance
Median Income
$108,256
$50,327 per capita
Home Value
$380,100
Zillow: $432,818
Median Rent
$1,702/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
2,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Marana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Marana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Marana a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Marana residents earn a median household income of $108,256 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,327. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Marana is $380,100 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,818. Median rent is $1,702/month, with 25.7% 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 2007.
Safety & Crime
Marana reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,319/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.0% of adults in Marana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Marana 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
Population54,487
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,256
Per Capita$50,327
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$380,100
Rent$1,702
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$432,818
Housing Units21,518
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property2,319/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,382 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Marana was founded in 1977.
The median home in Marana was built in 2007.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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