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Tucson, AZ
Tucson · Pima County · AZ 85716
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$271K
Median Price
4/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
128 min
to Downtown Phoenix
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
70/100
D+Quietness
50/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
4/100
WYLT Score40/100
Our Take
The neighborhood offers affordable homes and top‑rated schools, but it's heavily car‑dependent, has a long commute to Phoenix, and a hot climate that drives up utilities. If you’re okay with a car and cooler temperatures aren’t a priority, it can work, but otherwise you might want to look elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓Affordably priced homes compared to nearby cities
- ✓Excellent high‑school options with high ratings
- ✓Low flood risk, safe from major natural disasters
- ✓Culturally diverse area with community events
Real Talk
- !High crime rates in some blocks, especially property crimes
- !Commute to Downtown Phoenix is over two hours, making it impractical for most commuters
- !Arid, scorching summers lead to high electricity bills for cooling
- !Public transit options are limited; most errands require a car
- $Higher utility costs for air conditioning
- $Higher property taxes compared to other Arizona counties
- $Potential insurance premiums for extreme heat damage
Best For
familiesstudentsremote workersbudget‑conscious buyers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Tucson, AZ
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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