Population 49,446 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oro Valley
Household size in Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Oro Valley is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.41 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.2 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.4 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Oro Valley skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 49.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Oro Valley: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Oro Valley has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 Oro Valley
Renters in Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.1% of households in Oro Valley rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (43.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Oro Valley is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Oro Valley has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,286 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,290 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,528 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,934 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$647 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oro Valley costs $1,934 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $647 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 Oro Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.5% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.1% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.4% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oro Valley is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.4%) 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 8.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.9% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Oro Valley: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Oro Valley
| Period | Oro Valley | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oro Valley has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Oro Valley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley | 2.33 | 53.4 | 5.1% | 22.1% | 9.5% | 1997 | $1,934 | 57.4% | 97.4% | 2.2% |
| Casas Adobes | 2.29 | 43.0 | 9.1% | 35.7% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,778 | 43.1% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| Catalina | 2.33 | 57.3 | 2.2% | 8.3% | 10.8% | 1995 | $1,644 | 33.5% | 88.2% | 3.3% |
| Marana | 2.62 | 44.7 | 7.5% | 15.6% | 7.8% | 2007 | $1,857 | 46.2% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Saddlebrooke | 1.91 | 69.8 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 2002 | $2,303 | 49.7% | 99.0% | 11.4% |
| Catalina Foothills | 2.16 | 54.1 | 4.5% | 24.8% | 11.6% | 1984 | $1,799 | 71.5% | 98.4% | 2.7% |
| Mount Lemmon | 2.08 | 65.3 | 1.9% | 12.5% | 43.0% | 1998 | $2,073 | 60.5% | 96.0% | 4.6% |
| Picture Rocks | 2.65 | 50.3 | 7.0% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,279 | 17.9% | 88.5% | 6.0% |
| Campo Bonito | 1.57 | 65.9 | 11.0% | 8.5% | 9.3% | 1982 | $958 | 31.8% | 98.9% | 0.0% |
| Avra Valley | 2.80 | 33.3 | 14.1% | 23.6% | 7.9% | 1995 | $662 | 13.0% | 93.5% | 12.8% |
| Red Rock | 2.95 | 38.0 | 13.8% | 3.4% | 10.1% | 2007 | $1,732 | 29.7% | 89.5% | 3.6% |
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 Oro Valley. 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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