Cost of Living in Rincon Valley, AZ
Population 5,851 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Rincon 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 $499,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Rincon Valley sits roughly 11 miles east of Tucson — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 106% higher than Tucson's $242,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Rincon Valley
The median home value in Rincon Valley is $498,900 — 64% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $132,167/year is 77% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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, Rincon Valley has a cost of living index of 164 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 64% more expensive.
Rincon 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 Rincon Valley, AZ?
Rincon Valley has a cost index of 164 (100 = national average). It is 64% above the national average.
What is the average home price in Rincon Valley?
The median home value in Rincon Valley is $498,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Rincon Valley?
The median household income in Rincon Valley is $132,167 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Rincon Valley, AZ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Rincon Valley is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.
Is Rincon Valley, AZ affordable?
Rincon Valley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 164 — about 64% higher than the national average.
Rincon Valley at a Glance
- Population
- 5,851
- Median Income
- $132,167
- Home Value
- $498,900
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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