The Town FilesCasas Adobes, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 70,973 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $343,400
- Household income
- $83,683
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 101°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.0
Casas Adobes is a community of 70,973 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $343,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 93% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 92% of Arizona towns.
How Casas Adobes 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 Casas Adobes is worth $343,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $83,683, which is more affordable than 49% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,650 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Casas Adobes | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,650 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $83,683 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Casas Adobes
| People | Casas Adobes | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Casas Adobes
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
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Casas Adobes 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 2.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 2, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 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 Casas Adobes itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Casas Adobes
15 public schools with 6,448 students, about 20.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | 9-12 | 1,876 | 20.2 |
| Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson (charter) | K-8 | 1,279 | — |
| Quail Run Elementary School | PK-6 | 570 | 14.3 |
| Tortolita Middle School | 7-8 | 523 | 14.5 |
| Butterfield Elementary School | PK-6 | 486 | 13.5 |
| Ironwood Elementary School | PK-6 | 371 | 12.8 |
| Degrazia Elementary School | PK-6 | 354 | 10.4 |
| Robert Richardson Elementary School | K-6 | 305 | 16.1 |
| Mesa Verde Elementary School | PK-5 | 281 | 11.7 |
| Mountain Rose Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 170 | — |
| MUSD Early Learning and Resource Center | PK-PK | 154 | — |
| Sentinel Peak High School | 9-12 | 70 | 17.5 |
Towns near Casas Adobes
- Flowing Wells, AZ3.3 mi · 15,657 people · home $41,100
- Tucson Mountains, AZ5.6 mi · 10,862 people · home $473,200
- Oro Valley, AZ5.8 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Catalina Foothills, AZ7.9 mi · 52,401 people · home $652,000
- South Tucson, AZ10.4 mi · 4,613 people · home $167,000
- Marana, AZ11.2 mi · 51,908 people · home $413,800
- Catalina, AZ11.8 mi · 7,551 people · home $276,200
- Tucson Estates, AZ13.1 mi · 12,069 people · home $205,400
Casas Adobes questions
Is Casas Adobes, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Casas Adobes scores better for retirees than 44% of Arizona towns and quieter than 14%. 24.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Casas Adobes?
The median owner-occupied home in Casas Adobes is valued at $343,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $83,683, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,650 a month.
What is the weather like in Casas Adobes?
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 Casas Adobes get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Casas Adobes 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)