How much do homeowners pay a month in South Tucson, AZ?
Homeowners with a mortgage in South Tucson, AZ pay a median of $1,230 (±$235) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $352 (±$79).
52.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In South Tucson, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $858 in 2015–2019 to $1,230 in 2020–2024 (+43.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,230 (±$235)
- Without a mortgage
- $352 (±$79)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 52.5%
Monthly owner costs in South Tucson
| South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,230 (±$235) | $1,656 (±$16) | $1,803 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $352 (±$79) | $567 (±$8) | $525 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 52.5% (±11.4 points) | 59.2% (±0.6 points) | 61.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $950 (±$77) | $2,272 (±$29) | $1,879 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In South Tucson, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Pima County ($1,656).
It is also lower than in Arizona ($1,803).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Pima County, South Tucson ranks 19 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 187.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in South Tucson have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $858 (±$190) | $1,230 (±$235) | +43.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $797 (±$82) | $950 (±$77) | +19.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $84,200 (±$5,425) | $167,000 (±$10,561) | +98.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near South Tucson
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson | — | $1,230 (±$235) | — |
| Drexel Heights | 5.8 mi | $1,457 (±$76) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson | 6.5 mi | $1,482 (±$21) | Higher |
| Flowing Wells | 7.2 mi | $1,198 (±$95) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson Mountains | 8.7 mi | $2,125 (±$128) | Higher |
| Catalina Foothills | 8.8 mi | $2,588 (±$132) | Higher |
| Valencia West | 9.3 mi | $1,755 (±$126) | Higher |
| Tucson Estates | 9.3 mi | $1,352 (±$120) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 9.3 mi | $1,225 (±$110) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tucson, AZ ($1,482), Tucson Mountains, AZ ($2,125), Catalina Foothills, AZ ($2,588).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tucson | $1,482 (±$21) |
| 14 | Drexel Heights | $1,457 (±$76) |
| 15 | Picture Rocks | $1,363 (±$102) |
| 16 | Three Points | $1,358 (±$100) |
| 17 | Tucson Estates | $1,352 (±$120) |
| 18 | Green Valley | $1,269 (±$81) |
| 19 | South Tucson | $1,230 (±$235) |
| 20 | Summit | $1,225 (±$110) |
| 21 | Flowing Wells | $1,198 (±$95) |
| 22 | Avra Valley | $1,117 (±$221) |
| 23 | Ajo | $959 (±$164) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Pima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Tucson
What is the average mortgage payment in South Tucson?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in South Tucson, AZ is $1,230 (±$235) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in South Tucson?
Owners without a mortgage in South Tucson pay a median of $352 (±$79) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in South Tucson gone up?
In South Tucson, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $858 in 2015–2019 to $1,230 in 2020–2024 (+43.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Tucson city, Arizona (place:68850, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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