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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.
In Marana, about 66% of adults are married. Marana is considered a town for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, Marana is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Marana had a median family income of $56,718. Marana is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Marana finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Marana ($3,605). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 83% of housing units in Marana are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Marana pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Marana, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Marana strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Marana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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