Rows tagged local are specific to Tanque Verde (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Tucson, AZ. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 6/10 (district Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
94.9
metro-area
#92 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
96.8
metro-area
#114 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.40
metro-area
#91 of 200 metros
Median household income
$120,887
local
#587 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$61,893
local
#550 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
39.7 years
metro-area
#134 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
35.9%
metro-area
#70 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
11.9%
metro-area
#60 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
64.8%
metro-area
#120 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
4.80%
local
#1587 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
-8.5%
local
#3126 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$526,100
local
#2485 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
4.4×
local
#2012 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
-2.1%
metro-area
#177 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$284
local
#2424 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,850 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$2,122
local
#2774 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
5,168
Median days on market
33
metro-area
#160 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.5%
state
#65 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
8.38%
state
#135 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
2.50%
Capital gains tax
2.50%
state
#45 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
0.74%
local
#864 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$3,885
local
#1719 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
76.5 years
metro-area
#100 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#17 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
11.3%
metro-area
#141 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
87
metro-area
#47 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$12,500
state
#128 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$260
state
#171 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
1.68% of value (~$470/yr)
state
#165 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in Phoenix and Tucson metro areas
DMV & license offices
14
Avg commute to work
31 min
local
#2341 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
70.7%
metro-area
#44 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
34.0%
metro-area
#122 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
15.5¢/kWh
state
#61 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$139
state
#61 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.60/gal
state
#159 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$54
state
#48 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$106
state
#109 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$77
state
#67 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,800
state
#100 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,900
state
#86 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: wildfire — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
99.1 — Relatively High
metro-area
#188 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$550
state
#7 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
56
metro-area
#181 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
4,000
metro-area
#196 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
94%
state
#64 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
1,200
metro-area
#20 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
144
metro-area
#197 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
52
metro-area
#198 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
104°F
metro-area
#198 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
41°F
metro-area
#43 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
10.6"
metro-area
#11 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
0.1"
metro-area
#46 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
85%
metro-area
#1 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
9a
Frost window
02-10 → 12-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
430
state
#111 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,600
state
#157 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
84
metro-area
#92 of 200 metros
Parks
126
Hiking areas
21
Golf courses
36
Shooting ranges
23
Lakes
4
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.