What kinds of homes are in South Tucson, AZ?
South Tucson, AZ has 2,034 (±235) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 1,981 homes per square mile of land.
62.2% are detached single-family houses.
7.9% are in buildings of two to four units.
20.5% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 2,034 (±235)
- Detached houses
- 62.2%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 7.9%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 20.5%
Homes in South Tucson by building size
| Building type | South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 62.2% (±8.1 points) | 59.9% | 64.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 5.2% (±3.6 points) | 7.4% | 5.2% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 5.1% (±3.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 3.8% (±3.9 points) | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 6.1% (±3.9 points) | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 10.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.6% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 4.2% (±2.3 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
In South Tucson, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Pima County (17.8%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (16.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Tucson
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson | — | 20.5% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Drexel Heights | 5.8 mi | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
| Tucson | 6.5 mi | 26.6% (±0.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flowing Wells | 7.2 mi | 3.8% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Tucson Mountains | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Catalina Foothills | 8.8 mi | 19.3% (±2.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valencia West | 9.3 mi | 0.7% (±1.6 points) | Lower |
| Tucson Estates | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | Lower |
| Summit | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Drexel Heights, AZ (1.4%), Flowing Wells, AZ (3.8%), Tucson Mountains, AZ (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | 26.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 2 | South Tucson | 20.5% (±7.0 points) |
| 3 | Catalina Foothills | 19.3% (±2.3 points) |
| 4 | Casas Adobes | 17.9% (±1.8 points) |
| 5 | Oro Valley | 16.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 6 | Sells | 8.0% (±12.1 points) |
| 7 | Marana | 5.9% (±1.2 points) |
| 8 | Sahuarita | 4.6% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Pima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Tucson
How many homes are in South Tucson?
South Tucson, AZ has an estimated 2,034 (±235) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in South Tucson houses or apartments?
62.2% are detached houses and 5.2% attached houses, while 28.4% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Tucson?
7.9% of homes in South Tucson are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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