The Town FilesTanque Verde, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 16,250 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $607,900
- Household income
- $121,599
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 101°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 57.3
Tanque Verde is a community of 16,250 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $607,900, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Arizona towns, better for families than 89% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Arizona towns.
How Tanque Verde ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tanque Verde is worth $607,900, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $121,599, which is more affordable than 26% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,347 a month. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tanque Verde | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $607,900 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,347 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $121,599 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Tanque Verde
| People | Tanque Verde | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.3 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.3% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 14.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 23.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Tanque Verde
July highs average 101.1°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 11.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 165 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Tanque Verde since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on July 2, 2021 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 28, 2023.
Severe weather in Pima County since 1996
Pima County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2020 | Fire | FM-5312: Big Horn Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Pima County
Pima County had 386,312 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,936 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Tanque Verde itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Towns near Tanque Verde
- Catalina Foothills, AZ8.6 mi · 52,401 people · home $652,000
- Tucson, AZ10.9 mi · 542,629 people · home $266,200
- Rincon Valley, AZ11.4 mi · 5,612 people · home $547,300
- South Tucson, AZ14.1 mi · 4,613 people · home $167,000
- Flowing Wells, AZ15.7 mi · 15,657 people · home $41,100
- Casas Adobes, AZ16.4 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
- Oro Valley, AZ17.2 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Vail, AZ17.3 mi · 13,604 people · home $414,600
Tanque Verde questions
Is Tanque Verde, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tanque Verde scores better for retirees than 83% of Arizona towns and quieter than 38%. 34.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.3).
How much does a house cost in Tanque Verde?
The median owner-occupied home in Tanque Verde is valued at $607,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,599, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,347 a month.
What is the weather like in Tanque Verde?
July highs average 101.1°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Tanque Verde get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Tanque Verde since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on July 2, 2021. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)