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Oro valley, AZ

Oro valley, AZ.

Population: 22,785 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oro valley, AZ is $496,003 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,000 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,870/month. 3 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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$496,003

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$496,003
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.9%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$514,945
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
$500,000
Median list price
$597,000
Median price per sqft
$245
1-year sale-price change
-4.8%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
116
For-sale inventory
140
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
113
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
73 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,870/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,350/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Amphitheater Unified District (4406), BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90508), BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92318)
Schools include
Copper Creek Elementary School, BASIS Oro Valley, BASIS Oro Valley Primary

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
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (21.4 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)

Annual precipitation
11.5 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
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Saguaro National Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tumacácori National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
La Cholla Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, PALO VERDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EL DORADO SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
72
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
1,996
Housing built before 1970
3.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,608
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Oro valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$496,003$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$500,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,870/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,608$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 Oro valley, AZ?
$496,003.
What is the median sale price in Oro valley, AZ?
$500,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oro valley, AZ?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Oro valley, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,870/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oro valley, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is Oro valley, AZ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Oro valley, AZ?
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 Oro valley, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oro valley, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oro valley, AZ?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oro valley, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oro valley, AZ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oro valley, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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