The Town FilesTucson Estates, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 12,069 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,400
- Household income
- $66,582
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 99°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 53.9
Tucson Estates is a community of 12,069 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $205,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Arizona towns, better for cycling than 81% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 71% of Arizona towns.
How Tucson Estates 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 Estates is worth $205,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $66,582, which is more affordable than 69% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,248 a month. 90.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tucson Estates | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,248 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $66,582 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 90.3% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.1% | — |
Who lives in Tucson Estates
| People | Tucson Estates | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.9 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.7% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 13.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 15.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Tucson Estates
July highs average 99.0°F and January lows 40.8°F. About 11.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 149 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tucson Estates since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 27, 1964 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 49 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 1, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 25, 1996.
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 Estates itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Tucson Estates
1 public school with 288 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura N. Banks Elementary | PK-5 | 288 | 16.9 |
Towns near Tucson Estates
- Valencia West, AZ3.2 mi · 14,101 people · home $323,000
- Drexel Heights, AZ5.2 mi · 27,523 people · home $250,100
- Tucson Mountains, AZ7.7 mi · 10,862 people · home $473,200
- South Tucson, AZ9.3 mi · 4,613 people · home $167,000
- Flowing Wells, AZ10.4 mi · 15,657 people · home $41,100
- Three Points, AZ12.5 mi · 5,184 people · home $187,700
- Picture Rocks, AZ12.7 mi · 9,551 people · home $230,300
- Casas Adobes, AZ13.1 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
Tucson Estates questions
Is Tucson Estates, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tucson Estates scores better for retirees than 49% of Arizona towns and quieter than 58%. 36.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.9).
How much does a house cost in Tucson Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Tucson Estates is valued at $205,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,582, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,248 a month.
What is the weather like in Tucson Estates?
July highs average 99.0°F and January lows 40.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Tucson Estates get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tucson Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 27, 1964. 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)