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Tanque Verde, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
15,531 Population 481/sq mi density
$119,212 Median Income $65,451 per capita
$573,000 Home Value $321,688 Zillow
$2,145 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
2,436 Violent Crime/100K 17,960 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$119,212 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$573,000 home value, $2,145/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,436 violent crimes/100K (541% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tanque Verde, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,212
59% above
$65,451 per capita
Home Value
$573,000
103% above
Zillow: $321,688
Median Rent
$2,145/mo
84% above
18.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,436/100K
541% above
17,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
69% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Tanque Verde Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
159%
Home Value
203%
Rent
184%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
641%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tanque Verde a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tanque Verde residents earn a median household income of $119,212 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Tanque Verde is $573,000 , 103% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,688. Median rent is $2,145/month, with 18.2% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Tanque Verde reports 2,436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 541% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 17,960/100K.

Education

56.8% of adults in Tanque Verde hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tanque Verde has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population15,531
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,212
Per Capita$65,451
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

B+
Home Value$573,000
Rent$2,145
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$321,688
Housing Units6,778
Rent Burden18.2%

Crime

F
Violent2,436/100K
Property17,960/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,664 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations183
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Tanque Verde was built in 1983.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.