The Town FilesTucson Mountains, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 10,862 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $473,200
- Household income
- $134,474
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 101°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 55.9
Tucson Mountains is a community of 10,862 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $473,200, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more upscale than 98% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Arizona towns, better for families than 89% of Arizona towns.
How Tucson Mountains 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 Tucson Mountains is worth $473,200, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $134,474, which is more affordable than 62% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,450 a month. 96.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tucson Mountains | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $473,200 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,450 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $134,474 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 96.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Tucson Mountains
| People | Tucson Mountains | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.9 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.4% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Tucson Mountains
July highs average 101.1°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 10.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 167 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tucson Mountains since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 28, 1994 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 8, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 28, 2002.
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 Tucson Mountains itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Tucson Mountains
1 public school with 1,144 students.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Academy of Excellence (charter) | K-8 | 1,144 | — |
Towns near Tucson Mountains
- Flowing Wells, AZ4.0 mi · 15,657 people · home $41,100
- Casas Adobes, AZ5.6 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
- Tucson Estates, AZ7.7 mi · 12,069 people · home $205,400
- South Tucson, AZ8.7 mi · 4,613 people · home $167,000
- Drexel Heights, AZ9.6 mi · 27,523 people · home $250,100
- Valencia West, AZ10.4 mi · 14,101 people · home $323,000
- Picture Rocks, AZ11.1 mi · 9,551 people · home $230,300
- Oro Valley, AZ11.2 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
Tucson Mountains questions
Is Tucson Mountains, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tucson Mountains scores better for retirees than 74% of Arizona towns and quieter than 54%. 33.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.9).
How much does a house cost in Tucson Mountains?
The median owner-occupied home in Tucson Mountains is valued at $473,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $134,474, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,450 a month.
What is the weather like in Tucson Mountains?
July highs average 101.1°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Tucson Mountains get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tucson Mountains since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 28, 1994. 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)