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Living in
Valencia West.
Valencia West 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 Valencia West
This rapidly growing community about 20 minutes south of Tucson has transformed dramatically over the past two decades—the population more than quintupled from 2000 to 2020—so you're moving into a neighborhood that's still actively defining itself. The median household income of around $100,000 paired with a median home price near $323,000 makes it more affordable than many Arizona suburbs, though you'll want to factor in that 37-minute average commute if you're working elsewhere in the metro area. The community skews young and family-oriented, with nearly 30% of residents under 18 and strong Latino cultural roots that shape the local character and food scene.
Valencia West at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Foreign-Born
11.6%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics11.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Valencia West: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Valencia West, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.4%), and 35.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.0%
of households
Married Couples
54.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.09
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 Valencia West
In Valencia West, home values are 18% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
6.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
2.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,235
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2008
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Valencia West and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pima County, which includes Valencia West, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Valencia West: Pima County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pima County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Valencia West is about 1% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Valencia West 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
Commute37 min avg
How Valencia West residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Valencia West, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 32% 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
- 104 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 Valencia West, 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 Valencia West, 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
Valencia West 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 Valencia West, 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
Valencia West 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
Valencia West 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
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
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 Valencia West
Uninsured
7.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Valencia West's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
VA S. Arizona Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Tucson
St. Mary's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Tucson
Banner-university Medical Center South Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 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.
Education21.1% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Valencia West
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Valencia West (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 42,537 students · in-state tuition $13,906 · 62% graduate · median earnings $67,414 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson
14.9 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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Valencia West
Valencia West has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
21 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
74 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayCities Near Valencia West
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Valencia West?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Valencia West FAQ
Is Valencia West, Arizona safe?⌄
Valencia West 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 Valencia West, Arizona?⌄
Pima County, which includes Valencia West, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Valencia West, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Valencia West is 37 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