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Oro Valley, AZ


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Oro Valley, Arizona

Introduction to 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.

Oro Valley History

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors in the early 16th century, the Apache tribe of Native Americans occupied this region. A German immigrant by the name of George Pusch settled in Oro Valley in 1874. He established a cattle ranch here. Pusch Ridge was named in his honor. Oro Valley experienced dramatic population growth after World War II. The town of Oro Valley was incorporated in 1974.

Oro Valley and nearby Attractions

  • Bell House
  • Romero Ranch
  • Oro Valley Public Library
  • Sausaulito Creek
  • Oro Valley Country Club Golf Course
  • Catalina State Park

Things To Do In Oro Valley

Oro Valley provides easy access to a number of interesting sites nearby. The Bells House, which was the private estate of Alexander Graham Bell in the early 1940s, is located just south of the town. The Romero Ranch and the Steam Pump Ranch date back to the 19th century, and are popular tourist spots. Golf enthusiasts would also enjoy visiting the Oro Valley Country Club Golf Course and the El Conquistador Golf Course to enjoy a round. The Catalina State Park also offers a number of hiking and backpacking trails.

Oro Valley Transportation

Davis-Monthan AFB Airport is close by.

Oro Valley Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.

High Points

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

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women710
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use39
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89

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