Population 5,130 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Blenman-Elm: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Blenman-Elm
Household size in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.87 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.91 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Blenman-Elm are small: just 1.91 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 1.87 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Blenman-Elm are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Tucson area, where the median age is 41.7. The median age has climbed from 37.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Blenman-Elm: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Blenman-Elm
Renters in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.7% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.8% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Blenman-Elm: 58.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly half of owners (46.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Blenman-Elm: 12.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Blenman-Elm has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Tucson neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Blenman-Elm is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only two of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $872 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $813 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,149 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$433 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Blenman-Elm pays $1,149 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $433 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Blenman-Elm
Bachelor's degrees in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.8% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.8% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Blenman-Elm is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (50.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.8% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Blenman-Elm is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Blenman-Elm
| Period | Blenman-Elm | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Blenman-Elm is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Tucson area as a whole (5.3%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Blenman-Elm compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenman-Elm | 1.91 | 39.5 | 8.5% | 58.7% | 12.1% | 1957 | $1,149 | 50.8% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Palo Verde | 1.98 | 32.6 | 9.6% | 71.3% | 13.0% | 1966 | $960 | 35.3% | 83.4% | 11.3% |
| Miramonte | 2.06 | 37.5 | 10.1% | 79.6% | 23.1% | 1967 | $1,250 | 44.2% | 92.2% | 12.4% |
| Midtown | 1.94 | 39.3 | 9.2% | 71.8% | 10.7% | 1969 | $1,146 | 23.9% | 82.3% | 15.6% |
| Sam Hughes | 1.89 | 38.3 | 7.2% | 45.1% | 9.1% | 1953 | $1,438 | 77.7% | 98.5% | 6.1% |
| North University | 2.16 | 22.8 | 13.9% | 83.3% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,224 | 45.5% | 92.5% | 7.4% |
| Rincon Heights | 1.95 | 21.5 | 4.2% | 85.3% | 6.7% | 1967 | $1,151 | 45.9% | 65.9% | 8.6% |
| Hedrick Acres | 1.90 | 31.4 | 13.0% | 73.2% | 10.4% | 1979 | $1,209 | 38.1% | 89.9% | 6.2% |
| Prince Tucson | 1.78 | 43.4 | 4.3% | 68.4% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,191 | 45.2% | 98.8% | 7.1% |
| West University | 2.26 | 21.2 | 8.8% | 85.8% | 9.8% | 1977 | $1,228 | 46.0% | 95.4% | 5.3% |
| Armory Park | 2.35 | 24.5 | 3.3% | 77.6% | 12.4% | 1960 | $1,351 | 54.7% | 98.2% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Ardmore, Winston-Salem, NC · Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL · East Dedham, Dedham, MA · Euclid-Green, Cleveland, OH · Rancho El Dorado, Silver Bell, AZ · Pocono Farms, Tobyhanna, PA · Plymouth Village, Redlands, CA · Plum Orchard, New Orleans, LA · Center Bluff, Peoria, IL · North India Mound, Kansas City, MO
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Blenman-Elm. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.