Tucson, AZ

Set in the Sonoran Desert Valley and surrounded by five mountain ranges, Tucson has lifestyle options for all types. The city's 350 days of sunshine a year, more than 1,500 restaurants and recreation options appeal to adventure seekers. Residents can also enjoy a growing downtown and attractions such as the Arizona State Museum and the University of Arizona campus. Tucson is a Top 10 City for Veterans due to its lively cultural scene, proximity to military installations, health care and great golf.

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Affordable Places To Live In Tucson

Median Household Income

^$42,189

Median Home Value

^$178,390

Housing Affordability Index

113

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

14.10^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Tucson

Unemployment Rate

7.80^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

28.00^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

59.60^%

Education, Careers & Opportunity

Tucson, AZ Top Employers

Food Scene in Tucson

41.40^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

24.60

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

47.80^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$801.00

Love Where You Live In Tucson

Volunteerism Rate

15.10^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

47.70^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

5.80^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

77.40

Health in Tucson

86.60^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

12.00^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.31

22.90^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Healthy Places

Tucson's Hospitals Specialize in Patients of all Ages

Where to Live Now In Tucson

Average Mortgage Amount

^$593.47

Median Rent

^$673

51.50^%

Of Homes Owned

48.50^%

Of Homes Rented

Where to Live Now

Tucson, AZ Real Estate Market

Experiences & Adventures In Tucson

7.90^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

10.50^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

12.80^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

15.20^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year