Tucson Metro Area, Arizona 

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Population

1,035,063

+22.7% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

6.7%

Cost of Living

97.5 / 100

Median Home Price

$314,100

Median Income

$59,215

Comfort Index (Climate)

5.1 / 8.4

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Tucson Metro Area, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona is a thriving southwestern city located in the Sonoran Desert. With an estimated population of over one million people, it is the second-largest city in Arizona and the 33rd largest city in the United States. It has a rich culture that was shaped by its Native American, Spanish and Mexican influences. Popular attractions include Old Tucson Studios, Saguaro National Park, Pima Air & Space Museum and Tohono Chul Park all of which provide unique experiences for those visiting the area. The local cuisine is also not to be missed, with traditional dishes such as carne asada tacos and Sonoran hot dogs offering an authentic taste of the region. Mid-sized city/College town - South-central Arizona, 60 miles north of the Mexican border.
State: Arizona
County:
Metro Area: Tucson Metro Area
City: Tucson, Casas Adobes, 50 total
Zip Codes: 85710, 85706, 85705, 85719, 85713, 85746, 85756, 85711, 85730, 85745, 49 total
Cost of Living: -2.5% lower
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (no daylight savings time)
Elevation: 2555 ft above sea level


Tucson, Az Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
High desert climate
Arts & culture
Attractive setting
Cons
High crime rates
Growth and sprawl
Economic cycles

What Bert Has To Say About Tucson Metro Area

Tucson is a large and growing Sun Belt city known for its attractive setting, pleasant climate, and cosmopolitan nature. It attracts retirees and a younger crowd. The area consists of an attractive, modern downtown with a small historic district, surrounded by suburbs laid out in a grid. The University of Arizona, about a mile north of the downtown, brings college-town feel (particularly on football weekends and during the basketball season). Tall, forested mountains surround the city up to an elevation of 9,000 feet. Into the mountains are numerous planned communities and higher-priced homes, many around golf courses.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Tucson Metro Area is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Tucson Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Tucson Metro Area's cost of living is 2.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Tucson Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
April, October and March are the most pleasant months in the Tucson metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Tucson metro area remained very strongly Democratic, 58.4% to 39.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Tucson Metro Area's population is 1,035,063 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 24.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Tucson Metro Area is $314,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.2%.

SCHOOLS
Tucson Metro Area public schools spend $9,112 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.2 students per teacher in Tucson Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Tucson

It's a good time to buy in Tucson. Home Appreciation is up 15.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Tucson is $314,100.
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Reviews for Tucson   1 Reviews
Tucson, AZ is bad and growing worse - 1/29/2020
I've lived in Tucson for about 15 years; I love the scenery and don't mind the weather. When I got here I thought it was decent enough but still, a boring place. There... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
85710, 85706, 85705, 85719, 85713, 85746, 85756, 85711, 85730, 85745, 49 total

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