Cost of Living in Avra Valley, AZ
Population 6,364 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Avra Valley a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $156,000. A poverty rate near 20% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Avra Valley is about 35 miles northwest of Tucson, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Avra Valley
The median home value in Avra Valley is $156,200 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $53,085/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Avra Valley has a cost of living index of 51 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% less expensive.
Avra Valley is within a protected area
This area is within or adjacent to protected federal land. Residential housing is concentrated in nearby towns — here are the closest communities with full cost of living data:
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Avra Valley, AZ?
Avra Valley has a cost index of 51 (100 = national average). It is 49% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Avra Valley?
The median home value in Avra Valley is $156,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Avra Valley?
The median household income in Avra Valley is $53,085 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Avra Valley, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Avra Valley is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Avra Valley, AZ affordable?
Yes, Avra Valley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 51 — about 49% below the US national average of 100.
Avra Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 6,364
- Median Income
- $53,085
- Home Value
- $156,200
- Unemployment
- 10.6%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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