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Tucson, AZ — ZIP 85741

Population: 33,679 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85741 (Tucson, AZ) is $325,675 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,638/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,675

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,675
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+89.2%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$344,378
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$330,000
Median list price
$331,000
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
88
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
40 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,638/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,410/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,770/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
5
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Mountain Rose Academy Inc. (10879), Daisy Education Corporation dba Sonoran Science Ac (79049), Pima County JTED (89380)
Schools include
Mountain Rose Academy, Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson, Sonoran Virtual Academy, PCJTED - Central Campus, Pima County JTED Cosmetology

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · lightning: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tucson International Airport Area (17.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
123
Days with Moderate air quality
235
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,120
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,693
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,317

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
La Cholla Airpark (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
135
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,137 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
2.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,209
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
315,520
Average weekly wage
$1,105
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,227

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85741State medianUS median
Median home value$325,675$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,638/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,209$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 85741?
$325,675.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85741?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85741?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85741?
Typical rent: $1,638/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85741?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85741?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85741?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85741?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85741?
11 schools (4 elementary, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85741 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85741?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85741?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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