South Tucson, AZ

South Tucson, Arizona

South Tucson, Arizona, in Pima county, is 2 miles SW of Tucson, Arizona. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Tucson metropolitan area. South Tucson contains a population of approximately 5,490.

The People and Families of South Tucson

In South Tucson, about 34% of adults are married. South Tucson has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in South Tucson.

Approximately 57% of South Tucson is non-white. South Tucson offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Tucson had a median family income of $17,614.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in South Tucson.

South Tucson Housing

South Tucson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 40% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in South Tucson tend toward the low side for Arizona. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In South Tucson, 77% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung South Tucson -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of South Tucson, AZ

Comparing South Tucson 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
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

South Tucson Almanac

South Tucson Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

South Tucson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by South Tucson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

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