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Casas Adobes.
Casas Adobes is an unincorporated community in Pima County, AZ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Casas Adobes
If you're considering Casas Adobes, you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburban community on Tucson's north side with strong schools and a relatively stable job market—unemployment sits at 4.3%, and the median household income of $83,683 reflects a fairly established demographic. Housing costs are moderate for the region, with median home values around $343,400 and rental rates averaging $1,650 monthly, though those numbers have likely shifted since collection. The community leans older and more established—median age is 43.7 with nearly a quarter of residents over 65—which shapes the overall character as family-oriented and quieter rather than trendy.
Casas Adobes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Casas Adobes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Casas Adobes, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.5%), and 10.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
24.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.6%
of households
Married Couples
44.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Casas Adobes
In Casas Adobes, rent runs 7% above the AZ average, and home values are 13% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,595
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Casas Adobes and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pima County, which includes Casas Adobes, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Casas Adobes: Pima County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pima County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Casas Adobes Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tucson, AZ metro area
Commute25.6 min avg
How Casas Adobes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Casas Adobes, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 97 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pima County Sheriff's Office, which covers Casas Adobes, runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
214.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,821.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pima County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 88 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pima County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pima County, which includes Casas Adobes, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 88 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | Heat | $441,500 |
| 2024 | 85 | Heat | $26.2M |
| 2023 | 86 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 94 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2021 | 84 | Flash Flood | $3.0M |
| 2020 | 63 | Heat | $327,500 |
| 2019 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $652,000 |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $8.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pima County, county-wide
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pima County, which includes Casas Adobes, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
123
per year
Moderate Days
234
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Pima County, county-wide
Climate101°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Casas Adobes has hot summers (avg high 101°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
101°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
159
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
19
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
47
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 37°F | 1.07" |
| Feb | 71°F | 40°F | 0.97" |
| Mar | 78°F | 45°F | 0.63" |
| Apr | 85°F | 50°F | 0.28" |
| May | 93°F | 58°F | 0.14" |
| Jun | 102°F | 68°F | 0.28" |
| Jul | 101°F | 75°F | 2.34" |
| Aug | 100°F | 74°F | 2.64" |
| Sep | 96°F | 68°F | 1.04" |
| Oct | 88°F | 55°F | 0.58" |
| Nov | 77°F | 43°F | 0.71" |
| Dec | 67°F | 36°F | 1.06" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Casas Adobes
Casas Adobes has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Northwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Tucson
St. Mary's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Tucson
Oro Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Oro Valley
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Casas Adobes
Casas Adobes's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Casas Adobes (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 42,537 students · in-state tuition $13,906 · 62% graduate · median earnings $67,414 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 2,567 students · 74% graduate · median earnings $44,191 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson
9.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 562 students · in-state tuition $25,933 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saguaro National Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Casas Adobes
Casas Adobes has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
16 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
80 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayChiricahua National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Casas Adobes
Nanini Branch Library
7300 N Shannon Rd, Tucson
Cities Near Casas Adobes
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Casas Adobes?
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Casas Adobes FAQ
Is Casas Adobes, Arizona affordable?⌄
Casas Adobes's median rent is $1,650/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $83,683/year. Median home value is $343,400.
Is Casas Adobes, Arizona safe?⌄
Casas Adobes is policed by the Pima County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 214 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1821 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Casas Adobes, Arizona?⌄
Pima County, which includes Casas Adobes, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Casas Adobes, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Casas Adobes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,650/month and median household income is $83,683/year. The median home value is $343,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Casas Adobes, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Casas Adobes is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from