The Town FilesMarana, Arizona
Town in Pima County · population 51,908 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $413,800
- Household income
- $112,606
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 100°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 40.7
Marana is a town of 51,908 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $413,800, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more upscale than 92% of Arizona towns, better for families than 86% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Arizona towns.
How Marana 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 Marana is worth $413,800, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $112,606, which is more affordable than 56% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,818 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marana | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $413,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,818 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $112,606 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.6% | — |
Who lives in Marana
| People | Marana | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.8% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Marana
July highs average 99.7°F and January lows 30.6°F. About 13.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 157 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marana since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 28, 1994 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 14, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 2006.
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 Marana itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Marana
9 public schools with 3,840 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Mountain K-8 | PK-8 | 938 | 18.4 |
| Marana Middle School | 7-8 | 924 | 18.1 |
| Gladden Farms Elementary | PK-6 | 747 | 16.2 |
| Marjorie W Estes Elementary School | PK-6 | 578 | 11.3 |
| Roadrunner Elementary School | PK-6 | 375 | 12.1 |
| MCAT High School | 9-12 | 163 | 16.3 |
| La Paloma Academy Marana (charter) | K-8 | 115 | — |
| A. C. E. | 7-12 | — | — |
| PCJTED - MCAT School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Marana
- Oro Valley, AZ9.8 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Casas Adobes, AZ11.2 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
- Picture Rocks, AZ12.2 mi · 9,551 people · home $230,300
- Avra Valley, AZ12.3 mi · 5,569 people · home $158,400
- Tucson Mountains, AZ13.1 mi · 10,862 people · home $473,200
- Catalina, AZ13.8 mi · 7,551 people · home $276,200
- Flowing Wells, AZ13.9 mi · 15,657 people · home $41,100
- Red Rock, AZ15.4 mi · 2,625 people · home $289,600
Marana questions
Is Marana, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marana scores better for retirees than 44% of Arizona towns and quieter than 23%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Marana?
The median owner-occupied home in Marana is valued at $413,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,606, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,818 a month.
What is the weather like in Marana?
July highs average 99.7°F and January lows 30.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 13.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Marana get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marana 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)