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Oro Valley, AZ vs Sammamish, WA

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- Sammamish is 0% more densely populated than Oro Valley.
- People are 9.1% more likely to be married in Sammamish.
- The Median Age is 14.7 years younger in Sammamish.
 Oro Valley, AZSammamish, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock66,532329,725,481
 Female Population51.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
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 Population - 201041,061  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,104285,036,114
 Population - 19906,670  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock93.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now599.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,255.593.4
 Land Area35.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oro Valley, AZSammamish, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock18.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Oro Valley, AZSammamish, WAUnited States
 White74.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian3.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oro Valley, AZSammamish, WAUnited States
 Married Population64.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock70.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock29.3%50.2%
 Never Married19.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock4.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.032.60
 Households20,754  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock19,13880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,694  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  More

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Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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