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Cost of Living in Valencia West, AZ

Population 13,834 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Valencia West 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 14 miles west of Tucson, Valencia West falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 14% higher than Tucson's $242,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Valencia West

The median home value in Valencia West is $276,000 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,605/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,758/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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, Valencia West has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$276,000
10% below avg
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.3x
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 92.4%
Renter-occupied 7.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,605
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,219/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
39.1 min
45% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.2%
Carpooled
13.8%
Work from home
8.8%

⚡ 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
$90,758
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,134
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
19% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.7%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7
Male median age 31.9
Female median age 40

💨 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 Valencia West, AZ?

Valencia West has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Valencia West, AZ?

The median gross rent in Valencia West is $1,605 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Valencia West?

The median home value in Valencia West is $276,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Valencia West?

The median household income in Valencia West is $90,758 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Valencia West, AZ?

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

Is Valencia West, AZ affordable?

Valencia West is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

Valencia West at a Glance

Population
13,834
Median Income
$90,758
Home Value
$276,000
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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