The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Tucson For 2022


We used science and data to determine which neighborhoods in Tucson are the best of the best.

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Don't just come to Tucson to experience some of the tastiest cuisine, its jammin' music festivals, and/or its mega outdoor scene; come to "America's Biggest Small Town" to experience some of the best places to live in the state as well. And if you're not sure where those are located, take a look below at HomeSnacks' list of the best neighborhoods in Tucson for 2022.

To get the most accurate list, we had to do a little research. First, we looked at the latest census report for the median income levels and median home prices for each one of Tucson's 129 neighborhoods. We then stuck those two variables into a formula that calculated the ratio of income level to home price, which in turn ranked each neighborhood based on what place was the best deal. However, it didn't end there. We also looked at things that people find important when looking for their forever home: like, safety, unemployment rates, and cool stuff to do--we call this a neighborhood's SnackAbility score. Let's just say, if you haven't thought about moving to one of Tucson's best neighborhoods, you should start.

If you need to live close to The University of Arizona, there are homes on S. Tucson Blvd in the Broadmoor Broadway neighborhood that will only cost you around $143,325. If you need to live close to the Mister Car Wash Headquarter -- because you just accepted a job with the third largest employer in Tucson -- then, the Saguaro Miraflores neighborhood should suit you just fine. And if you need to live close to the Tucson International Airport the Rita Ranch has some pretty great deals and the five-alarm sunsets here aren't half bad, either.

But, if you want to know the Tucson neighborhoods that are meeting and exceeding their community goals year after year, you're going to have to keep reading.

Did we mention that Tucson is a hub of activity and you can reach any one of the city's six distinct districts using the Sun Link Streetcar? Or, that there are 45 golf courses in or near The Old Pueblo? Ok, we've listed so many reasons why you should choose Tucson as your forever home; now, it's up to you to decide what neighborhood speaks to you.

So, want to know what Tucson neighborhood ranked number one? According to our calculations, that would be Desert Palms Park.

Take a look at the list below to see how Tucson's other great neighborhoods ranked; and if you don't find what you're looking for there, the rest of the rankings are just a couple clicks away.

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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Tucson

1. Desert Palms Park

Population: 861
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $208,300 (19th best)
Median Income: $76,875 (Seventh best)
More on Desert Palms Park: Homes For Sale | Data

2. Eastside

Population: 4,072
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $206,300 (20th best)
Median Income: $78,316 (Sixth best)
More on Eastside: Homes For Sale | Data

3. Rosemont East

Population: 430
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $203,700 (22nd best)
Median Income: $69,375 (Tenth best)
More on Rosemont East: Homes For Sale | Data

4. Poets Square

Population: 1,146
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $191,833 (27th best)
Median Income: $60,578 (15th best)
More on Poets Square: Homes For Sale | Data

5. Houghton

Population: 2,646
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $273,400 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $87,860 (best)
More on Houghton: Homes For Sale | Data

6. Harrison East-South

Population: 3,045
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $154,700 (50th best)
Median Income: $57,993 (18th best)
More on Harrison East-South: Homes For Sale | Data

7. Saguaro Miraflores

Population: 615
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $213,500 (17th best)
Median Income: $74,054 (Eighth best)
More on Saguaro Miraflores: Homes For Sale | Data

8. Civano

Population: 2,525
Rank Last Year: 9 (Up 1)
Median Home Value: $229,700 (13th best)
Median Income: $82,886 (Second best)
More on Civano: Homes For Sale | Data

9. Broadmoor-Broadway

Population: 1,520
Rank Last Year: 8 (Down 1)
Median Home Value: $281,650 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $53,963 (25th best)
More on Broadmoor-Broadway: Homes For Sale | Data

10. Mesquite Ranch

Population: 945
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $229,700 (13th best)
Median Income: $82,886 (Second best)
More on Mesquite Ranch: Homes For Sale | Data

Methodology: How We Determined The Best Tucson, AZ Neighborhoods In 2022

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Tucson, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

  • High incomes
  • Low unemployment rates
  • Low crime
  • High home prices
  • High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 129 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Tucson." We're lookin' at you, Desert Palms Park.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Tucson, Arizona has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Tucson

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Tucson where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Tucson aren't all good. Fairgrounds takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Tucson.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Tucson For 2022 Detailed Data

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 Desert Palms Park 861 $208,300 $76,875
2 Eastside 4,072 $206,300 $78,316
3 Rosemont East 430 $203,700 $69,375
4 Poets Square 1,146 $191,833 $60,578
5 Houghton 2,646 $273,400 $87,860
6 Harrison East-South 3,045 $154,700 $57,993
7 Saguaro Miraflores 615 $213,500 $74,054
8 Civano 2,525 $229,700 $82,886
9 Broadmoor-Broadway 1,520 $281,650 $53,963
10 Mesquite Ranch 945 $229,700 $82,886
11 Rita Ranch 15,378 $184,900 $80,100
12 Sam Hughes 4,745 $312,312 $51,092
13 Highland Vista Cinco Via 724 $197,650 $72,098
14 Old Fort Lowell 2,798 $188,833 $60,202
15 Bear Canyon 1,569 $300,600 $60,736
16 South Harrison 5,444 $143,660 $57,424
17 Catalina Vista-Blenman-Elm 969 $319,300 $55,920
18 Richland Heights West 622 $179,500 $37,212
19 El Conquistador 329 $369,800 $58,295
20 Blenman-Elm 3,458 $287,443 $53,350
21 Tucson Park West 3,752 $152,700 $29,854
22 Armory Park 1,194 $243,550 $35,231
23 Rosemont West 1,765 $144,650 $53,629
24 Country Glenn 787 $103,650 $50,934
25 Harlan Heights 2,058 $138,550 $37,409
26 Enchanted Hills 1,663 $98,400 $40,114
27 Sewell 2,022 $273,550 $17,408
28 Mountain First Avenue 1,485 $186,733 $36,169
29 Samos 1,286 $191,775 $36,803
30 North University 2,062 $238,200 $32,647
31 Lakeside Park 5,124 $115,675 $44,417
32 Shaheen Estates 962 $205,300 $39,268
33 El Gheko 2,453 $186,150 $48,534
34 Richland Heights East 1,081 $195,900 $35,446
35 Vista Del Monte 2,060 $125,500 $54,378
36 Thunderbird Heights-Wilmot Desert 886 $150,700 $39,635
37 Toumey Park 2,354 $112,700 $41,346
38 Glenn Heights 669 $168,200 $51,845
39 Barrio Viejo 580 $220,450 $42,584
40 Ironwood Ridge 275 $165,800 $50,652
41 Iron Horse 269 $250,850 $28,903
42 La Madera 1,228 $163,167 $48,269
43 Rillito 1,209 $137,100 $41,625
44 El Montevideo 72 $341,200 $79,464
45 Prince Tucson 1,703 $175,650 $35,822
46 Dietz 7,533 $100,867 $40,835
47 Campbell-Grant 965 $183,000 $38,164
48 Peter Howell 2,180 $192,550 $47,262
49 Jefferson Park 3,094 $132,840 $34,103
50 Terra Del Sol 5,241 $94,167 $44,142
51 Midvale Park 17,271 $101,560 $38,634
52 Millville 673 $186,450 $36,460
53 Westside Development 3,401 $128,300 $62,475
54 Oak Flower 2,082 $104,400 $22,976
55 San Clemente 768 $197,550 $40,067
56 Groves Lincoln Park 5,319 $107,140 $49,612
57 Desert Aire-Loma Linda 978 $69,950 $38,159
58 Cabrini 1,906 $116,600 $34,580
59 Colonia Del Valle 1,776 $142,200 $54,839
60 Western Hills 1,172 $81,500 $31,838
61 Stella Mann 7,732 $107,050 $37,098
62 Barrio Santa Rosa 1,019 $140,900 $32,396
63 Mitman 1,032 $153,700 $37,630
64 Broadway-Northeast 944 $172,800 $55,127
65 Swan Way Park 895 $71,000 $32,944
66 Cherry Avenue 9,191 $68,825 $35,309
67 Hedrick Acres 3,641 $159,000 $25,980
68 Corbett 6,292 $100,200 $34,805
69 Northwest 1,625 $157,200 $28,450
70 Starr Pass 717 $211,400 $61,698
71 Midtown 6,862 $109,883 $34,518
72 Barrio San Antonio 255 $186,450 $36,460
73 Julia Keen 4,315 $73,883 $42,510
74 Limberlost 2,988 $111,900 $29,124
75 Wilshire Heights 423 $153,800 $63,511
76 Sunnyside 13,801 $82,260 $32,113
77 El Cortez 530 $97,400 $30,931
78 A Mountain 3,075 $116,100 $32,821
79 Udall Park 198 $157,800 $56,875
80 Campus Farm 5,209 $112,700 $32,027
81 Saint Cyrils 2,346 $85,600 $30,441
82 Palo Verde 4,587 $145,112 $30,461
83 Pie Allen 889 $188,600 $17,456
84 Miles East West 967 $60,250 $31,489
85 Rincon Heights 2,443 $116,183 $25,657
86 San Gabriel 931 $163,567 $31,206
87 West University 3,900 $229,620 $20,605
88 Rancho Buena 2,352 $78,800 $34,750
89 Mortimore 327 $92,200 $48,352
90 Ocotillo Oracle 1,180 $157,625 $20,694
91 Miracle Manor 2,583 $64,400 $22,053
92 Drexel Park 2,048 $46,850 $24,952
93 Elvira 8,254 $85,480 $36,931
94 Flowing Wells 11,466 $83,992 $39,991
95 Barrio Centro 949 $97,350 $46,230
96 Menlo Park 5,448 $145,383 $29,858
97 Silvercroft 351 $89,700 $35,303
98 Mountain View 1,238 $143,900 $36,620
99 Arroyo Chico 1,984 $78,800 $37,537
100 Miramonte 3,835 $142,400 $27,899
101 Naylor 604 $97,200 $27,861
102 Barrio Blue Moon 501 $97,650 $23,499
103 Amphi 7,389 $79,540 $20,269
104 Doolen-Fruitvale 1,404 $93,267 $36,038
105 Dunbar Spring 874 $184,167 $25,779
106 Barrio Anita 278 $132,400 $37,269
107 Wakefield 4,657 $70,714 $28,200
108 Barrio Hollywood 2,631 $98,550 $27,950
109 Feldman's 1,974 $167,260 $23,128
110 Parkway Terrace 81 $97,600 $44,922
111 Santa Cruz Southwest 2,826 $58,240 $27,962
112 Keeling 5,018 $88,420 $21,261
113 Balboa Heights 1,355 $85,300 $12,854
114 El Rio Acres 2,413 $84,850 $32,632
115 Rose 1,881 $83,200 $25,698
116 Las Vistas 4,631 $84,743 $31,826
117 Avondale 1,329 $66,600 $24,456
118 Sunset Villa 338 $107,200 $31,458
119 North Dodge 2,258 $60,450 $24,251
120 Dodge Flower 3,106 $62,950 $24,580
121 Bravo Park Lane 2,917 $88,933 $29,495
122 Myers 5,159 $48,150 $25,509
123 San Ignacio Yaqui 676 $71,450 $19,844
124 Santa Rita Park 586 $88,850 $30,286
125 South Park 3,131 $96,667 $28,574
126 Roberts 2,156 $67,300 $19,452
127 Alvernon Heights 1,314 $47,800 $19,452
128 El Presidio 672 $66,200 $25,976
129 Fairgrounds 2,142 $71,300 $25,005

Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2022. This is our ninth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Tucson.

About Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar has been in the real estate business for almost ten years now. He originally worked for Movoto Real Estate as the director of marketing before founding HomeSnacks.

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