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Living in
Tucson Mountains.
Tucson Mountains 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 Mountains
Tucson Mountains is a community of 11,428 people in Arizona. The median household income is $134,474, and median home values are around $473,200. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Tucson Mountains at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
55.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Germany
Who lives in Tucson Mountains: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tucson Mountains, the largest foreign-born group is from Germany (31.5%), and 12.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.0%
of residents
65 and Older
33.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.3%
of households
Married Couples
64.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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 Mountains
In Tucson Mountains, home values are 20% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
46.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,565
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
96.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Tucson Mountains and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pima County, which includes Tucson Mountains, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Tucson Mountains: Pima County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pima County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tucson Mountains is about 1% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tucson Mountains 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
Commute26.9 min avg
How Tucson Mountains residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tucson Mountains, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 96 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 Mountains, 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 Mountains, 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 Mountains 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 Mountains, 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 Mountains is about 1% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate101°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tucson Mountains has hot summers (avg high 101°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
101°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
167
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
21
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
48
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 39°F | 1.00" |
| Feb | 71°F | 42°F | 0.93" |
| Mar | 77°F | 46°F | 0.64" |
| Apr | 84°F | 51°F | 0.33" |
| May | 93°F | 60°F | 0.19" |
| Jun | 102°F | 69°F | 0.26" |
| Jul | 101°F | 75°F | 1.96" |
| Aug | 100°F | 74°F | 2.03" |
| Sep | 96°F | 69°F | 1.03" |
| Oct | 87°F | 57°F | 0.66" |
| Nov | 76°F | 45°F | 0.62" |
| Dec | 67°F | 39°F | 1.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tucson Mountains
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Tucson Mountains's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Tucson
Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Tucson
St. Mary's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 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.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tucson Mountains
Tucson Mountains's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.0% 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
59.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tucson Mountains (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
12.3 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 Mountains
Tucson Mountains has 6 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
49 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
56 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
81 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayCities Near Tucson Mountains
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Tucson Mountains?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Tucson Mountains FAQ
Is Tucson Mountains, Arizona safe?⌄
Tucson Mountains 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 Mountains, Arizona?⌄
Pima County, which includes Tucson Mountains, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Tucson Mountains, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Tucson Mountains is 27 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