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Marana, AZ


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Marana, Arizona

Introduction to Marana, Arizona

Marana, Arizona, in Pima county, is 22 miles NW of Tucson, Arizona. The town is considered part of the Tucson metropolitan area. Marana has a population of 13,556.

Marana History

A Jesuit priest named Father Eusebio Francisco Kino visited this area in 1694 as the first European to do so. The name of this town is derived from the Spanish word "maraña," which means "thicket." It was so named because local railroad workers had to clear a dense growths of mesquite so a railway line could be constructed in the 19th century. Marana was incorporated as a town in March of 1977.

Marana and nearby Attractions

  • Ora Mae Harn Park
  • Marana Heritage River Park
  • Wild Burro Canyon Trails
  • Santa Cruz River Walking Path
  • Pima Air Museum

Things To Do In Marana

The Town of Marana provides amenities for a vast assortment of recreational opportunities. There are 8 parks in the town which have facilities for sports like soccer, basketball and tennis. The Ora Mae Harn Park has a public swimming pool. There is also access to a hiking trail and a walking path in the town.

Marana Transportation

Tucson International is the nearest major airport.

Marana Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at the University of Arizona, Pima Community College and Central Arizona College.

High Points

Marana strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 9%Marana People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Marana Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Marana Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Marana Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Marana Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Marana College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Marana Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Marana, AZ

Comparing Marana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better810
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime12

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