Oro Valley, Arizona

Quick Statistics

Oro Valley is a community in Pima County, Arizona, home to about 48,162 people spread across 35.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $51,867 a year, and a typical home is worth about $475,700. About 66.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 17 percent over the past decade.

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48,162
Total Population
▲ up 17% since 2012
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35.12 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$51,867
Median Personal Income
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$475,700
Median Home Value
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66.5%
College Educated
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87.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 6.1 points since 2010
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Among the Arizona towns GeoStat tracks, Oro Valley ranks number 25 of 441 in population, number 36 in median household income, number 43 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Oro Valley typically top out near 80°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. The area sees roughly 8 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Oro Valley
# Town Distance Population
1.Casas Adobes, AZ5.8 mi.72,059
2.Catalina, AZ6.3 mi.6,489
3.Flowing Wells, AZ9.0 mi.16,559
4.Marana, AZ9.8 mi.56,938
5.Catalina Foothills, AZ9.8 mi.52,593
6.Rillito, AZ10.4 mi.0
7.Saddlebrooke, AZ11.1 mi.13,085
8.Summerhaven, AZ11.9 mi.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Oro Valley

What is the population of Oro Valley, Arizona?
Oro Valley has a population of about 48,162 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Oro Valley, Arizona in?
Oro Valley is located in Pima County, Arizona.

What is the median home value in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The median home value in Oro Valley is about $475,700, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The median personal income in Oro Valley is about $51,867 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Oro Valley, Arizona?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Pima County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Oro Valley, Arizona?
Typical July highs run about 80 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees, with around 8 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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