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Tucson, Arizona

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Tucson market snapshot

Median Sale Price
$480K
Median Days on Market
63 days
Active Listings
49

RentCast market data · Pima County County, Arizona

About Tucson, Arizona

Tucson (; O'odham: Cuk Ṣon; Spanish: Tucsón) is the county seat of and the most populated city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is the second-most populous city in Arizona with a population of 542,630 at the 2020 census, behind the capital city, Phoenix, while the Tucson metropolitan statistical area has an estimated 1.08 million residents and is the 52nd-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Tucson and Phoenix anchor the Arizona Sun Corridor. The city is 108 miles (174 kilometers) southeast of Phoenix and 60 mi (100 km) north of the United States–Mexico border. It is home to the University of Arizona.

Major incorporated suburbs of Tucson include Oro Valley and Marana northwest of the city, Sahuarita south of the city, and South Tucson in an enclave south of downtown. Communities in the vicinity of Tucson (some within or overlapping the city limits) include Casas Adobes, Catalina Foothills, Flowing Wells, Midvale Park, Tanque Verde, Tortolita, and Vail. Towns outside the Tucson metropolitan area include Three Points, Benson to the southeast, Catalina and Oracle to the north, and Green Valley to the south.

Tucson was founded as a military fort by the Spanish when Hugo O'Conor authorized the construction of Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón in 1775. It was included in the state of Sonora after Mexico gained independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. The United States acquired a 29,670-square-mile (76,800 km2) region of present-day southern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico from Mexico under the Gadsden Purchase in 1853. Tucson served as the capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877. Tucson was Arizona's largest city by population during the territorial period and early statehood, until it was surpassed by Phoenix by 1920. Nevertheless, its population growth remained strong during the late 20th century. Tucson was the first American city to be designated a "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO in 2015.

Tucson by the numbers

Population 543,348 · Median age 34.6 yrs · Census ACS 2023

Median household income

Tucson's median household income of $54,546 compares to $76,872 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Median age (years)

The median age in Tucson is 34.6 yrs, compared to 38.8 yrs for Arizona and 38.7 yrs nationally.

Gender split

Tucson is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, per Census ACS estimates.

Population trend — Tucson

Tucson's population grew 0.3% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.

Arizona government

Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Arizona statewide or by congressional district.

Tucson economy

Much of Tucson's economic development has centered on the development of the University of Arizona, which is the city's largest employer. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, on the city's southeastern edge, also provides many jobs for Tucson residents. Its presence, as well as the presence of the US Army Intelligence Center (Fort Huachuca, the region's largest employer, in nearby Sierra Vista), has led to the development of many high-technology industries, including government contractors. The city of Tucson is also a major hub for the Union Pacific Railroad's Sunset Route that links the Los Angeles ports with the South/Southeast regions of the country. Raytheon Missiles and Defense (formerly Hughes Aircraft Co.), Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., Universal Avionics, Honeywell Aerospace, Sunquest Information Systems, Sanofi-Aventis, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., and Bombardier Aerospace all have a large presence in Tucson. Roughly 150 Tucson companies are involved in the design and manufacture of optics and optoelectronics systems, earning Tucson the nickname "Optics Valley". Much of this comes from the Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona, which is one of few locations in the world that can cast the enormous mirrors used in telescopes around the world and in space. Tourism is another major industry in Tucson. The city's many resorts, hotels, and attractions bring in $2 billion and over 3.5 million visitors annually.

Source: Wikipedia article on Tucson under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Climate in Tucson

Monthly climate — Tucson

Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00020287.

Average annual rainfall: 0.1 inches across 0 days per year.

Tucson real estate — frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Tucson?
The median home sale price in Tucson, AZ is $480,000, based on the most recent available sales data.
How long do homes stay on the market in Tucson?
Homes in Tucson sell in a median of 63 days.
What is the cost of living like in Tucson?
Tucson has a median household income of $54,546, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Who lives in Tucson?
Tucson has a population of 543,348 with a median age of 34.6 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
How do I sell my home in Tucson?
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