At a Glance
Median Income
$54,546
$31,152 per capita
Home Value
$242,200
Zillow: $321,918
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
646/100K
3,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.2% smoking rate
How Tucson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tucson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tucson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tucson residents earn a median household income of $54,546 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,152. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% 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 Tucson is $242,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,918. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 32.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Tucson reports 646 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,460/100K. The murder rate is 8.6/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Tucson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population543,348
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density2,243/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,546
Per Capita$31,152
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,079
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$321,918
Housing Units243,749
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent646/100K
Property3,460/100K
Murder8.6/100K
Assault463/100K
Burglary319/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,694 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations183
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Tucson was founded in 1775.
The median home in Tucson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.