South Tucson, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,601 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,734 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$352 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$728 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pima County
5
Tucson Metro Area
5
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pima County
7
Tucson Metro Area
7
Arizona
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (25%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 53
Feb 1 0 55
Mar 1 0 60
Apr 0 0 66
May 0 0 76
Jun 0 0 85
Jul 2 0 87
Aug 3 0 86
Sep 1 0 82
Oct 1 0 71
Nov 1 0 60
Dec 1 0 51

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Las Puertas Community School
<1 miles, SW · 1.9star
Mission View Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 2.3star
Ochoa Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 1.4star
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Colleges

Carrington College-Tucson
2 miles, N · 1.4star
University of Arizona
3 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Hospitals

St Mary's Hospital
3 miles, N · 2.3star
Tucson Medical Center
6 miles, E · 2.3star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
6 miles, S · 2.3star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
207 miles, N · 1star
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