South Tucson, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
4,601 Population 4,467/sq mi density
$33,734 Median Income $19,753 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $214,249 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
1,448 Violent Crime/100K 11,626 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,734 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,448 violent crimes/100K (281% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

South Tucson, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,734
55% below
$19,753 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
46% below
Zillow: $214,249
Median Rent
$968/mo
17% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
281% above
11,626/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How South Tucson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
54%
Rent
83%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
272%
Crime
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Tucson a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Tucson residents earn a median household income of $33,734 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,753. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% 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 South Tucson is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,249. Median rent is $968/month, with 34.3% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

South Tucson reports 1,448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 11,626/100K.

Education

8.3% of adults in South Tucson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 61.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Tucson has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,601
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density4,467/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$33,734
Per Capita$19,753
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A
Home Value$152,300
Rent$968
Ownership31.9%
Zillow$214,249
Housing Units1,807
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,448/100K
Property11,626/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,427 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+61.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations183
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in South Tucson was built in 1960.
10.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.