At a Glance
Median Income
$105,342
$60,103 per capita
Home Value
$440,400
Zillow: $500,735
Median Rent
$1,602/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
1,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Oro Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oro Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oro Valley 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
Oro Valley residents earn a median household income of $105,342 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,103. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Oro Valley is $440,400 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,735. Median rent is $1,602/month, with 27.2% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Oro Valley reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,279/100K. The murder rate is 2.2/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Oro Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oro Valley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population47,595
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,342
Per Capita$60,103
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$440,400
Rent$1,602
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$500,735
Housing Units23,863
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property1,279/100K
Murder2.2/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,756 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Oro Valley was founded in 1974.
The median home in Oro Valley was built in 1996.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% 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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