Tucson, AZ
Population 543,348 · Tucson, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Tucson? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
543,348
Cost of living (RPP)
96.896
Annual avg temp
71°F
Typical home
$324,023
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $54,546 |
| Median age | 34.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $242,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,079/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.41 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 96.896 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.521, goods 96.237, services 91.765. Source: BEA, Tucson, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
71°F
January low
41°F
July high
100°F
Annual snow
0.1"
Annual precipitation 10.6". Station: TUCSON INTL AP, AZ US (5.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$324,023
ZHVI YoY
-2.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,396/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Tucson, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
383,560
Median wage (annual)
$44,990
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 50,550 | $40,870 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 37,730 | $31,340 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 32,090 | $34,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 30,070 | $37,810 |
| Management Occupations | 28,100 | $95,290 |
Source: BLS OEWS.