Population 24,868 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vail
Household size in Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.57 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.02 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Vail is a place of big households: 3.02 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.83 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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.5 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 41.7 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.7 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Vail skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Vail, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Vail
Renters in Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 35.4% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 38.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 34.8% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Vail is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.2 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Vail than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Vail has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Arizona cities.
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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1984 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1984 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Vail is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 110 Arizona cities with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,318 | $960 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,237 | $991 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,443 | $1,089 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,944 | $1,479 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$626 | +$519 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Vail costs $1,944 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $626 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Vail
Bachelor's degrees in Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 29.4% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 29.4% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 32.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.3% | 36.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Vail (41.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 86.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 86.9% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 90.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Vail: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Vail has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arizona cities.
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 Vail
| Period | Vail | Tucson area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Vail has been strong: just 2.1% 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 five have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Vail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vail | 3.02 | 42.0 | 7.3% | 6.8% | 5.8% | 2006 | $1,944 | 41.3% | 96.4% | 2.1% |
| Corona de Tucson | 3.11 | 36.3 | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2007 | $1,873 | 43.8% | 96.8% | 4.6% |
| Summit | 3.05 | 36.9 | 19.9% | 21.0% | 8.1% | 1998 | $1,467 | 18.4% | 82.5% | 6.6% |
| Pimaco Two | 2.60 | 49.5 | 6.0% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 1992 | $1,027 | 31.6% | 89.2% | 4.2% |
| Sahuarita | 3.11 | 39.5 | 7.0% | 15.0% | 9.6% | 2006 | $1,746 | 39.8% | 93.9% | 5.4% |
| South Tucson | 2.62 | 40.1 | 28.2% | 65.0% | 15.3% | 1969 | $953 | 12.2% | 67.1% | 10.2% |
| Drexel Heights | 3.00 | 39.6 | 18.4% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 1989 | $1,261 | 17.7% | 85.3% | 5.2% |
| Benson | 2.32 | 52.0 | 8.9% | 27.5% | 17.8% | 1989 | $827 | 26.7% | 89.3% | 6.3% |
| Pomerene | 2.36 | 52.5 | 6.8% | 17.2% | 19.1% | 1994 | $868 | 25.3% | 92.1% | 8.8% |
| Valencia West | 3.12 | 35.4 | 12.7% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 2003 | $1,566 | 17.7% | 85.4% | 3.8% |
| Tucson Estates | 2.35 | 52.5 | 8.2% | 9.6% | 12.6% | 1992 | $1,347 | 24.1% | 87.1% | 3.1% |
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 Vail. 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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