Tucson, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

541,482

Unemployment

7.8%

Poverty

22.5%

Median Home

$155,300

Median Income

$43,425

Median Rent

$846

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Tucson SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Tucson, AZ Crime Report

21,718
Total Crimes

3,960.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

59.91%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Tucson / 100k People	Arizona / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	21,718	3,960.4	2,895.8	2,476.7

Violent Crime	3,775	688.4	455.3	366.7
Murder	40	7.3	5.0	5.0
Robbery	1,105	201.5	88.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	2,103	383.5	311.9	250.2
Property Crime	17,943	3,272.0	2,440.5	2,109.9
Burglary	2,497	455.3	394.3	340.5
Larceny	13,196	2,406.4	1,796.9	1,549.5
Car Theft	2,250	410.3	249.4	219.9

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Tucson, AZ Cost Of Living

93
Tucson's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Tucson	Arizona	National Average
Overall	93	99	100

Services	103	98	100
Groceries	103	99	100
Health	98	98	100
Housing	75	97	100
Transportation	94	104	100
Utilities	100	103	100

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Tucson, AZ Photos

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Rankings for Tucson in Arizona

Ranks #14 in Worst Places To Live In Arizona

Ranks #35 in Cheapest Places To Live In Arizona

Ranks #38 in Most Dangerous Cities In Arizona

Map Of Tucson, AZ

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Population over time in Tucson

Year	Population	% Change
2019	541,482	0.4%
2018	539,216	1.6%
2017	530,905	0.6%
2016	527,586	-0.1%
2015	528,374	0.6%
2014	525,031	0.3%
2013	523,278	0.3%
2012	521,695	0.1%
2011	520,981	0.5%
2010	518,457	-

Race / Ethnicity in Tucson

White

43.9% (237,601)

African American

4.8% (25,848)

American Indian

1.9% (10,077)

Asian

3.1% (16,857)

Hawaiian

0.2% (1,003)

Other

0.1% (701)

Two Or More

2.5% (13,277)

Hispanic

43.6% (236,118)

Race	Tucson	AZ	USA
White	43.9%	54.7%	60.7%
African American	4.8%	4.2%	12.3%
American Indian	1.9%	3.9%	0.7%
Asian	3.1%	3.2%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.5%	2.3%	2.4%
Hispanic	43.6%	31.3%	18.0%

Gender in Tucson

Female

50.2% (272,079)

Male

49.8% (269,403)

Gender	Tucson	AZ	USA
Female	50.2%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.8%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tucson for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (27,074)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (48,733)

High School / GED

24.0% (129,955)

Some College

26.0% (140,785)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (43,318)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (92,051)

Master's Degree

8.0% (43,318)

Professional Degree

1.0% (5,414)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (10,829)

Education	Tucson	AZ	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	6.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	26.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Tucson, Arizona

Less than $10,000

9.6% (5,192,586)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.2% (3,381,029)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.2% (7,161,880)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.7% (6,331,912)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.6% (8,443,909)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.9% (9,702,239)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (5,836,531)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.7% (5,234,122)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.2% (1,708,352)

$200,000 or more

2.1% (1,155,635)

Income	Tucson	AZ	USA
Less than $10,000	9.6%	6.4%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.2%	4.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.2%	9.2%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.7%	9.5%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.6%	13.5%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.9%	18.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	12.9%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.7%	14.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.2%	5.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.1%	5.9%	7.7%