Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley, Arizona

Oro Valley, Arizona, in Pima county, is 11 miles N of Tucson, Arizona. The town is located in the Tucson metropolitan area. Oro Valley has a population of 29,700.

The People and Families of Oro Valley

In Oro Valley, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Oro Valley people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oro Valley had a median family income of $67,563. People in Oro Valley generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Oro Valley than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Oro Valley, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Oro Valley.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Oro Valley gave more campaign money ($33,175) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Oro Valley is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Oro Valley Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Oro Valley. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Oro Valley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Oro Valley, AZ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Oro Valley Almanac

Oro Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oro Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Oro Valley residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oro Valley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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