At a Glance
Median Income
$121,385
$44,706 per capita
Home Value
$367,500
Zillow: $404,527
Median Rent
$1,854/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
8.8% smoking rate
How Vail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vail a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vail residents earn a median household income of $121,385 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,706. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Vail is $367,500 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,527. Median rent is $1,854/month, with 23.7% 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.
Education
45.3% of adults in Vail hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vail has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,722
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density693/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,385
Per Capita$44,706
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$367,500
Rent$1,854
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$404,527
Housing Units5,451
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain13.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3,342 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations183
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Vail was built in 2007.
19.5% 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.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.