Cost of Living in Corona de Tucson, AZ

Population 9,039 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

130
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Corona de Tucson sits on the smaller end of the Arizona city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 15 miles southeast of Tucson, Corona de Tucson falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 46% higher than Tucson's $242,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 116
Rent 153

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Corona de Tucson

The median home value in Corona de Tucson is $352,500 — 16% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,004/month, 53% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $127,743/year is 71% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, below 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, Corona de Tucson has a cost of living index of 130 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 30% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$352,500
16% above avg
Median Rent
$2,004/mo
53% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 95.2%
Renter-occupied 4.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,004
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,618/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.6 min
47% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.5%
Carpooled
5.5%
Work from home
20.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$127,743
71% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,961
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
17% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.9%
Graduate degree 18.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.5
Male median age 37.2
Female median age 37.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
33.7%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
179
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Corona de Tucson, AZ?

Corona de Tucson has a cost index of 130 (100 = national average). It is 30% above the national average.

What is average rent in Corona de Tucson, AZ?

The median gross rent in Corona de Tucson is $2,004 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Corona de Tucson?

The median home value in Corona de Tucson is $352,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Corona de Tucson?

The median household income in Corona de Tucson is $127,743 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Corona de Tucson, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Corona de Tucson is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Corona de Tucson, AZ affordable?

Corona de Tucson is above average in cost of living, with an index of 130 — about 30% higher than the national average.

Corona de Tucson at a Glance

Population
9,039
Median Income
$127,743
Home Value
$352,500
Median Rent
$2,004/mo
Unemployment
4.0%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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