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Oro Valley

Arizona · 47,070 residents · 35.06 sq mi
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Oro Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,863. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,400. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,070
+58%since 2000
from 29,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,343 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.4
+22%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K15K27K40K52K1990201020202024Oro Valley
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,863
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,721
+56%since 2000
from $31,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $767 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(26,182)
Black1%(303)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,218)
Asian1.9%(552)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(7,159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(35,803)
Black1.5%(716)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(6,444)
Asian4.2%(1,993)
Other3.4%(1,603)
Diversity Score48.3%(22,727)
Diversity Score
48
+100%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oro Valley, Arizona?

Oro Valley, Arizona has about 47,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oro Valley, Arizona earns about $86,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oro Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Oro Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $330,400, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Oro Valley, Arizona?

About 55.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oro Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oro Valley, Arizona?

About 7.2% of people in Oro Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oro Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Oro Valley, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,400 residents, a change of about 606 percent over that period.

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

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