CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Green Valley

Arizona · 21,391 residents · 19.73 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Tucson metro area
Compare
The short version

Green Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,558. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $197,500. With a median age of 71.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 71.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,391
+24%since 2000
from 17,283 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
71.2
−1%since 2000
from 72.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K15K18K21K24K1990201020202024Green Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,558
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,213 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,643
+11%since 2000
from $31,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−51.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+53%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Green Valley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(16,687)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(394)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(1,182)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(19,953)
Black0.4%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,049)
Asian0.7%(146)
Other0.6%(120)
Diversity Score15.6%(3,331)
Diversity Score
16
+128%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Green Valley

Sunny Isles Beach
Pop 22,395
Tavares
Pop 22,490
Hialeah Gardens
Pop 22,777
Cocoa
Pop 19,777
Places similar to Green Valley
Head to head

Compare Green Valley to nearby cities

GREEN VALLEY VS
Sahuarita
Income$104,680+135%
Home value$364,300+84%
Population37,694+70%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN VALLEY VS
Corona de Tucson
Income$132,568+198%
Home value$382,700+94%
Population9,566−57%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN VALLEY VS
Drexel Heights
Income$73,508+65%
Home value$250,100+27%
Population27,675+25%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN VALLEY VS
Valencia West
Income$99,884+124%
Home value$323,000+64%
Population14,728−33%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Valley, Arizona?

Green Valley, Arizona has about 21,391 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in Green Valley, Arizona earns about $44,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Green Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $197,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Green Valley, Arizona?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Green Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Valley, Arizona?

About 6.0% of people in Green Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Valley, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,160 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Arizona
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Green Valley with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →