Population 4,137 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eastside
Household size in Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Eastside run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Tucson area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Eastside skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only two of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods are older.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Eastside: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Eastside has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Tucson neighborhoods.
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 Eastside
Renters in Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eastside is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Tucson neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.5% of homes in Eastside are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Few Tucson neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only two of 44.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Eastside has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. Eastside has newer homes than the great majority of Tucson neighborhoods.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,410 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,313 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,551 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,024 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$614 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Eastside runs $2,024 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Few Tucson neighborhoods have higher rents: only two of 44.
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 Eastside
Bachelor's degrees in Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Eastside than nationally: 43.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Compared with other Tucson neighborhoods, Eastside has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.8% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eastside: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Tucson neighborhoods, Eastside has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 Eastside
| Period | Eastside | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Eastside is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Eastside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside | 2.48 | 46.6 | 7.3% | 12.4% | 3.5% | 1993 | $2,024 | 43.9% | 95.7% | 5.2% |
| Harrison East-South | 2.99 | 42.4 | 15.5% | 24.1% | 14.6% | 1990 | $1,913 | 44.2% | 97.3% | 2.2% |
| Houghton | 2.25 | 56.6 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 1994 | $2,147 | 63.4% | 97.2% | 1.3% |
| South Harrison | 2.63 | 45.5 | 9.7% | 13.9% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,654 | 22.8% | 92.1% | 7.4% |
| Bear Canyon | 2.56 | 41.3 | 7.7% | 36.0% | 4.0% | 1992 | $2,708 | 49.3% | 97.0% | 5.4% |
| Lakeside Park | 2.67 | 34.5 | 17.5% | 43.3% | 7.7% | 1980 | $1,385 | 17.5% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Dietz | 2.34 | 46.2 | 11.2% | 35.0% | 9.4% | 1980 | $1,649 | 24.3% | 91.3% | 3.5% |
| Carson Corner | 2.74 | 36.4 | 17.1% | 20.4% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,791 | 26.9% | 88.2% | 7.6% |
| El Gheko | 1.87 | 57.3 | 5.9% | 43.6% | 7.8% | 1966 | $1,864 | 47.6% | 95.1% | 5.8% |
| Groves Lincoln Park | 2.54 | 39.0 | 12.4% | 30.4% | 4.8% | 1979 | $1,420 | 19.2% | 88.4% | 2.9% |
| Terra del Sol | 2.24 | 44.2 | 9.3% | 19.6% | 4.4% | 1960 | $1,331 | 25.4% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Eastside. 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.
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