Cost of Living in Tucson Estates, AZ

Population 12,687 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Tucson Estates stay well under national norms: a median home value of $190,000 against median household incomes of $66,813 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Arizona. An unemployment rate of 3.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Tucson Estates sits roughly 15 miles west of Tucson. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Tucson's $242,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Tucson Estates

The median home value in Tucson Estates is $190,200 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,168/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $66,813/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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, Tucson Estates has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$190,200
38% below avg
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.6x
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 90.2%
Renter-occupied 9.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,168
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,782/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
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
11.8%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
11.5%

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
$66,813
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,797
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
39% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.8%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.1
Male median age 54.7
Female median age 53.7

💨 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 Tucson Estates, AZ?

Tucson Estates has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tucson Estates, AZ?

The median gross rent in Tucson Estates is $1,168 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tucson Estates?

The median home value in Tucson Estates is $190,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tucson Estates?

The median household income in Tucson Estates is $66,813 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tucson Estates, AZ?

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

Is Tucson Estates, AZ affordable?

Yes, Tucson Estates is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

Tucson Estates at a Glance

Population
12,687
Median Income
$66,813
Home Value
$190,200
Median Rent
$1,168/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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