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Tucson, AZ
Tucson · AZ 85718
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$950K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.2/10
Schools
128 min
to Downtown Phoenix
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
72/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score40/100
Our Take
This Tucson neighborhood offers solid school options and decent home values that have appreciated in recent years. It’s suburban with a relaxed pace but limited walkability and public transit. If you value good schools and a quieter, family‑friendly setting, it’s a reasonable choice, though you’ll need to budget for higher utility costs and a moderate crime rate.
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The Good
- ✓Strong high school options (many rated 9/10)
- ✓Median home values still below many Tucson suburbs
- ✓Lower overall cost of living relative to Phoenix
- ✓Good median household income compared to national average
Real Talk
- !Limited walkability – most errands require a car
- !Public transit options are sparse; buses run infrequently
- !Higher property and utility taxes in Arizona
- !Moderate crime rates typical for Tucson – watch for property crimes
- $Annual property tax bills can be 1-1.5% of home value
- $Homeowner association fees in newer subdivisions
- $Higher cooling and water usage costs due to hot desert climate
- $Insurance premiums can rise with wildfire and dust storm risks
Best For
familiessuburban livinggood schoolsremote workers
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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