Population 3,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tucson Park West
Household size in Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.70 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.54 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Tucson Park West are small: just 2.24 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. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.70, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 21.3 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.4 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 25.5 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 25.5, Tucson Park West is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Tucson Park West is younger than the great majority of Tucson neighborhoods.
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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in Tucson Park West, well below the national share of 11.6%. Tucson Park West has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Tucson Park West
Renters in Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.9% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.3% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.8% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tucson Park West rent: 79.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tucson Park West: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Tucson neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Tucson Park West is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2001, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Only two of Tucson's 44 neighborhoods have newer 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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $633 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $818 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $805 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,397 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$764 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tucson Park West costs $1,397 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Compared with other Tucson neighborhoods, though, Tucson Park West has higher rents than most.
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 Tucson Park West
Bachelor's degrees in Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.5% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.0% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Tucson Park West than nationally: 42.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Compared with other Tucson neighborhoods, Tucson Park West 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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Tucson Park West: 100.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. No other Tucson neighborhood has 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 Tucson Park West
| Period | Tucson Park West | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tucson Park West has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Tucson Park West has lower unemployment than the great majority of Tucson neighborhoods. 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).
Tucson Park West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Park West | 2.24 | 25.5 | 6.7% | 79.2% | 14.7% | 2001 | $1,397 | 42.0% | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| Westside Development | 2.68 | 37.2 | 7.5% | 32.4% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,555 | 35.6% | 87.3% | 6.8% |
| Menlo Park | 2.25 | 36.6 | 11.5% | 58.7% | 11.7% | 1974 | $1,124 | 26.2% | 87.7% | 11.2% |
| Santa Cruz Southwest | 3.08 | 32.9 | 16.8% | 31.4% | 7.3% | 1987 | $1,365 | 10.9% | 73.9% | 4.3% |
| Armory Park | 2.35 | 24.5 | 3.3% | 77.6% | 12.4% | 1960 | $1,351 | 54.7% | 98.2% | 10.6% |
| West University | 2.26 | 21.2 | 8.8% | 85.8% | 9.8% | 1977 | $1,228 | 46.0% | 95.4% | 5.3% |
| Keeling | 2.00 | 33.3 | 15.2% | 74.3% | 8.4% | 1970 | $1,028 | 30.2% | 80.9% | 6.7% |
| Wakefield | 2.58 | 35.8 | 20.0% | 40.1% | 8.0% | 1958 | $925 | 10.1% | 68.9% | 6.6% |
| Rincon Heights | 1.95 | 21.5 | 4.2% | 85.3% | 6.7% | 1967 | $1,151 | 45.9% | 65.9% | 8.6% |
| North University | 2.16 | 22.8 | 13.9% | 83.3% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,224 | 45.5% | 92.5% | 7.4% |
| South Park | 2.65 | 30.6 | 27.9% | 47.4% | 2.8% | 1997 | $1,277 | 26.7% | 82.4% | 7.4% |
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 Tucson Park West. 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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