City safety & data profile

Oro ValleyAZ

Oro Valley, AZ is a 45K-resident city in Pima County with a median household income of $107,117.

Pima County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oro Valley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oro Valley has a population larger than 77% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $475,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-18

45K
Population
Top 23%
By size
$107,117
Median income
$475,700
Median home
6.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Oro Valley

Oro Valley posts a median household income higher than 75% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Oro Valley area.

Top 25%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Oro Valley

Where Oro Valley income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$107,117 Top 25% higher than 75% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Oro Valley, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Oro Valley sits inside Pima County, Arizona, at roughly 32.39°N, -110.97°W. Population 45,303, $107,117 median household income. Median home value $475,700, median rent $1,669. Poverty rate 6.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oro Valley's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37.8%, then short sleep duration at 31.4%. 1 hospital in/around Oro Valley, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Oro Valley from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
45,303
Oro Valley
Median Income
$107,117
+58% vs avg
Median Home Value
$475,700
+109% vs avg
Median Age
55.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pima County) - Oro Valley's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+7%
Median Income
$70,315+53%
Median Home Value
$319,700+91%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-26%
Unemployment
5.4%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oro Valley, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,669/mo
Poverty Rate
6.5% -54% vs avg
Unemployment 2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 58%
Work From Home 22.6%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 76.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.8%
Short Sleep Duration
31.4%
Obesity
26.4%
Physical Inactivity
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.3%
Binge Drinking
12.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Current Asthma
10.3%
Diabetes
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
7.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.8%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL
ORO VALLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oro Valley, AZ? ▼
Oro Valley, AZ has a population of 45,303 people, located in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Oro Valley? ▼
The median household income in Oro Valley, AZ is $107,117 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
What is the median home value in Oro Valley? ▼
The median home value in Oro Valley, AZ is $475,700. Median rent is $1,669/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oro Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in Oro Valley include High Blood Pressure (37.8%), Short Sleep Duration (31.4%), Obesity (26.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oro Valley? ▼
Oro Valley has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oro Valley? ▼
The median age in Oro Valley, AZ is 55.4 years. 58% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oro Valley, AZ is located in Pima County, Arizona. With a population of 45K and a $107,117 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oro Valley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Oro Valley's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pima County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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