Tucson, AZ
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Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Tucson, Arizona Summary

Life in Tucson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Tucson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tucson:

  • The population in Tucson is 541,033.

  • The median home value in Tucson is $324,757.

  • The median income in Tucson is $52,049.

  • The cost of living in Tucson is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Tucson is $991.

  • The unemployment rate in Tucson is 6.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Tucson is 19.6%.

  • The average high in Tucson is 83.2° and the average low is 54.0°.

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Tucson SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8
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Tucson, AZ Crime Report

Crime in Tucson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Tucson. Key points include:

  • There were 23,774 total crimes in Tucson in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Tucson is 4,319.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Tucson is 698.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Tucson is 3,620.9 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Tucson is 85.83% above the national average.

23,774
Total Crimes
85.83%
Above National Average

Crime In Tucson Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Tucson
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 23,774 4,319.0 2,712.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 3,843 698.2 484.8 369.8
Murder 61 11.1 6.9 6.3
Robbery 978 177.7 83.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 2,341 425.3 350.2 268.2
Property Crime 19,931 3,620.9 2,227.7 1,954.4
Burglary 2,097 381.0 330.0 269.8
Larceny 15,956 2,898.7 1,656.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 1,878 341.2 241.7 282.7

Tucson, AZ Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Tucson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tucson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Tucson is 93 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Tucson is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Tucson is $324,757.

  • The median income in Tucson is $52,049.

93
Tucson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Tucson Comparison Table

Living Expense Tucson Arizona National Average
Overall 93 107 100
Services 104 102 100
Groceries 104 101 100
Health 101 94 100
Housing 77 121 100
Transportation 107 105 100
Utilities 96 97 100

Tucson, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Tucson is 83.2° and the average low is 54.0°.

  • There are 30.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 12.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.

StatTucson
Average Annual High83.2
Average Annual Low54.0
Annual Precipitation Days30.8
Average Annual Precipitation12.8
Average Annual Snowfall0.7
83.2°
Average High
30.8°
Days of Rain

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6 Reviews & Comments About Tucson

Overall User Rating
4.2
/5
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I live in Tucson now 14 years. Do not think the surrounding mountains is the only place you see snakes we got diamond back snakes i live central to east Tucson snakes here don't care where they sun bathe i came home one night to see a 15 inch baby diamond back in my front room my neighbor had one in her home too i've seen several of them one was sun bathing in my front yard another in the alley behind me. If you hike in Arizona better be prepared with proper clothing snake bite kit and plenty of ice water. People here dehydrate real quick. Different kind of heat than California. Rental prices have increased to California prices. Traffic s***s here there is only one freeway and it goes around Tucson I-10. Crime s***s here Tucson police are corrupt way too many people in Tucson.Tucson is multi cultural has many events every year lots of fine eateries it also has a huge drug problem.


sandra patterson -

I've lived in Tucson for 18 yrs. Like any other city you need to choose wisely what part of town you choose to reside. I live at the base of the Catalina Mtns and it's a beautiful view year round.

My electric bill this month was $50 and my gas bill this month was $43. I live on 1 1/2 beautiful acres with a well on my property. It's hot about 6-8 wks out of the year.

I'm originally from Texas and the heat is no worse here in the summer as where I lived in TX. Everyone should be as miserable where they live as I am in Tucson, AZ.

Oh, I forgot to mention gasoline right now 12019 is $2.34 a gallon.


Jeff Tammy -

I lived in Tucson in the 80's, thought it was acceptable back then.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-23 20:00:17.861050

idk ive lived here 7yrs. i exp everything you would in a typical life .........................................................................

food and the people....................................


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-01 13:48:39.760871

Crime in Tucson was fairly limited to various areas throughout the city. As like all other locations, schools, environment, neighborhoods all had their ups and downs. But for the most part, it was a great place to be.

Tucson was great, the weather was perfect, if you can stand dry heat and hot temperatures. Just the atmosphere there was good. You have Phoenix an hour or so away, Vegas, California, all within hours of a drive. Worked on the military base there, and it was a large area, great jobs, great people. Loved going out downtown to the city and going to the various bars, clubs.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 01:03:45.157963

Crime is pretty stable, living in the city you always have to be careful. The great thing about Tucson it city but town feeling. You will always run into people you know and find nice people.

The university of Arizona is the heart of the city! The basketball is Tucson gold. You will find that everywhere you go someone is wearing Arizona wildcat shirt.

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Tucson Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Tucson

The current population in Tucson is 541,033. The population has increased 4.4% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 541,033 0.3%
2021 539,216 1.6%
2020 530,905 0.6%
2019 527,586 -0.1%
2018 528,374 0.6%
2017 525,031 0.3%
2016 523,278 0.3%
2015 521,695 0.1%
2014 520,981 0.5%
2013 518,457 -

Race / Ethnicity in Tucson

White
42.4% (229,130)
African American
4.4% (23,589)
American Indian
1.4% (7,723)
Asian
3.1% (16,676)
Hawaiian
0.2% (1,200)
Other
0.2% (1,282)
Two Or More
3.5% (19,205)
Hispanic
44.8% (242,228)

Tucson is:

  • 42.4% White with 229,130 White residents.

  • 4.4% African American with 23,589 African American residents.

  • 1.4% American Indian with 7,723 American Indian residents.

  • 3.1% Asian with 16,676 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 1,200 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 1,282 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 19,205 Two Or More residents.

  • 44.8% Hispanic with 242,228 Hispanic residents.

Race Tucson AZ USA
White 42.4% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 4.4% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 1.4% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 3.1% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 44.8% 32.0% 18.7%

Gender in Tucson

Female
50.3% (272,111)
Male
49.7% (268,922)
  • Tucson is 50.3% female with 272,111 female residents.

  • Tucson is 49.7% male with 268,922 male residents.

Gender Tucson AZ USA
Female 50.3% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.7% 50.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tucson for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Tucson completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Tucson completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Tucson completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Tucson completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Tucson completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Tucson completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Tucson completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Tucson completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Tucson completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6.0% (32,461)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (43,282)
High School / GED
23.0% (124,437)
Some College
25.0% (135,258)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (48,692)
Bachelor's Degree
18.0% (97,385)
Master's Degree
8.0% (43,282)
Professional Degree
1.0% (5,410)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (10,820)
Education Tucson AZ USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 25.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Tucson, Arizona

  • 7.1% of households in Tucson earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Tucson earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Tucson earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Tucson earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Tucson earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Tucson earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Tucson earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Tucson earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Tucson earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Tucson earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.1% (3,828,443)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (2,968,502)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.2% (5,506,666)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (5,970,333)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.3% (7,756,630)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (9,864,210)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (6,943,251)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.4% (6,694,508)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (2,551,397)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (2,019,355)
Income Tucson AZ USA
Less than $10,000 7.1% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.3% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.4% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 9.2% 11.4%

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