What is the median household income in Tucson, AZ?
The median household income in Tucson, AZ is $57,073 (±$944) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,145 a month would take about $45,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Tucson, the median household income went from $43,425 in 2015–2019 to $57,073 in 2020–2024 (+31.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $57,073 (±$944)
- Median renter income
- $41,264 (±$1,099)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $45,800
Income in Tucson against Pima County, its state and the nation
| Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,073 (±$944) | $70,315 (±$1,089) | $79,964 (±$407) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $41,264 (±$1,099) | $45,489 (±$939) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $78,104 (±$1,688) | $88,269 (±$1,559) | $94,251 (±$543) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,145 (±$13) | $1,212 (±$14) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Tucson, median household income is lower than in Pima County ($70,315).
It is also lower than in Arizona ($79,964).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Pima County, Tucson ranks 17 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 138 of 207.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Tucson
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,145 a month ($13,740 a year) needs an income of about $45,800 a year.
The median renting household in Tucson earns $41,264 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,425 (±$700) | $57,073 (±$944) | +31.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $846 (±$10) | $1,145 (±$13) | +35.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $155,300 (±$1,296) | $266,200 (±$3,734) | +71.4% | 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 household income in places near Tucson
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | — | $57,073 (±$944) | — |
| South Tucson | 6.5 mi | $33,598 (±$5,079) | Lower |
| Summit | 7.8 mi | $47,064 (±$12,828) | Not measurably different |
| Catalina Foothills | 10 mi | $115,304 (±$5,325) | Higher |
| Drexel Heights | 10 mi | $73,508 (±$5,952) | Higher |
| Tanque Verde | 11 mi | $121,599 (±$10,203) | Higher |
| Rincon Valley | 11 mi | $132,098 (±$22,905) | Higher |
| Flowing Wells | 13 mi | $39,774 (±$3,862) | Lower |
| Vail | 14 mi | $130,904 (±$13,488) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Tucson, AZ ($33,598), Flowing Wells, AZ ($39,774).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Catalina Foothills, AZ ($115,304), Drexel Heights, AZ ($73,508), Tanque Verde, AZ ($121,599).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Casas Adobes | $83,683 (±$2,728) |
| 12 | Catalina | $78,207 (±$6,944) |
| 13 | Drexel Heights | $73,508 (±$5,952) |
| 14 | Tucson Estates | $66,582 (±$8,055) |
| 15 | Green Valley | $62,063 (±$3,492) |
| 16 | Picture Rocks | $61,634 (±$8,449) |
| 17 | Tucson | $57,073 (±$944) |
| 18 | Three Points | $56,898 (±$16,247) |
| 19 | Avra Valley | $54,132 (±$7,478) |
| 20 | Ajo | $53,958 (±$4,644) |
| 21 | Summit | $47,064 (±$12,828) |
| 22 | Flowing Wells | $39,774 (±$3,862) |
| 23 | South Tucson | $33,598 (±$5,079) |
Showing 13 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 Tucson
What is the median household income in Tucson?
The median household income in Tucson is $57,073 (±$944) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Tucson?
About $45,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,145 a month.
Have incomes in Tucson kept up with inflation?
In Tucson, the median household income went from $43,425 in 2015–2019 to $57,073 in 2020–2024 (+31.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Tucson?
The median renting household in Tucson, AZ earns $41,264 (±$1,099) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucson city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — 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 Tucson city, Arizona (place:77000, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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.
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