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Tucson Estates.
Tucson Estates 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 Tucson Estates
Tucson Estates is a community of 12,687 people in Arizona. The median household income is $66,813, and median home values are around $205,400. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Tucson Estates at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
+6.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tucson Estates: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tucson Estates, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.5%), and 22.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
13.4%
of residents
65 and Older
36.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.0%
of households
Married Couples
52.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 Living
Rent, home values, and income in Tucson Estates
In Tucson Estates, home values are 48% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,324
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Tucson Estates and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pima County, which includes Tucson Estates, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Tucson Estates: Pima County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pima County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tucson Estates is about 1% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tucson Estates 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
Commute31.4 min avg
How Tucson Estates residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tucson Estates, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 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 Tucson Estates, 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 Tucson Estates, 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
Tucson Estates is about 1% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pima County, which includes Tucson Estates, 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
Tucson Estates is about 1% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate99°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tucson Estates has hot summers (avg high 99°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
99°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
149
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 41°F | 1.00" |
| Feb | 68°F | 42°F | 0.84" |
| Mar | 75°F | 47°F | 0.63" |
| Apr | 82°F | 52°F | 0.31" |
| May | 91°F | 60°F | 0.18" |
| Jun | 100°F | 70°F | 0.31" |
| Jul | 99°F | 75°F | 2.18" |
| Aug | 98°F | 73°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 94°F | 69°F | 0.96" |
| Oct | 86°F | 58°F | 0.78" |
| Nov | 74°F | 48°F | 0.84" |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 0.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tucson Estates
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tucson Estates's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St. Mary's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Tucson
VA S. Arizona Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.8 mi away · Tucson
Banner-university Medical Center South Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Tucson
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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tucson Estates
Tucson Estates's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tucson Estates (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
12.1 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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tucson Estates
Tucson Estates has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
19 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
43 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
62 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
76 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayCities Near Tucson Estates
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tucson Estates?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tucson Estates FAQ
Is Tucson Estates, Arizona safe?⌄
Tucson Estates 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 Tucson Estates, Arizona?⌄
Pima County, which includes Tucson Estates, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Tucson Estates, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Tucson Estates is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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