Population 5,513 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Palo Verde
Household size in Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.94 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.96 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Palo Verde is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.13, a much bigger shift than nationally. Palo Verde has smaller households than at least four in five Tucson neighborhoods.
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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.6, Palo Verde is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 34.8, even as the national median rose.
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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Palo Verde than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Palo Verde
Renters in Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.0% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 70.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 71.3% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Palo Verde rent: 71.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 23.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Palo Verde than nationally: 13.0%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Palo Verde is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $724 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $792 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $825 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $960 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$236 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
The median renter in Palo Verde pays $960 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $236 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Few Tucson neighborhoods have lower rents: only three 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 Palo Verde
Bachelor's degrees in Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Palo Verde (35.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.4% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Palo Verde never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, 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 Palo Verde
| Period | Palo Verde | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Palo Verde: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods, only two have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Palo Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Verde | 1.98 | 32.6 | 9.6% | 71.3% | 13.0% | 1966 | $960 | 35.3% | 83.4% | 11.3% |
| Blenman-Elm | 1.91 | 39.5 | 8.5% | 58.7% | 12.1% | 1957 | $1,149 | 50.8% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| 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% |
| Julia Keen | 2.65 | 41.3 | 20.2% | 15.7% | 11.9% | 1964 | $1,380 | 32.3% | 83.1% | 3.3% |
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 Palo Verde. 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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