Climate
Green Valley’s climate tends to be cooler than in Phoenix or Tucson, but summer highs still tend to soar near 100 degrees.
Geography
The community is located at the foot of the Santa Rita Mountain range.
Recreation
Green Valley Recreation Inc. has 12 recreation centers with tennis courts, pools, Jacuzzis, shuffleboard, and billiards and counts 11,000 households as its members. The area is also known for its golf courses and proximity to Madera Canyon, one of the world’s best bird watching areas.
Economy
Though this community mostly features age-restricted housing, there are all ages communities located nearby.
Fun Fact
In nearby Sahuarita, the Titan II Missile Museum gives visitors a glimpse of the site that once housed the largest intercontinental ballistic missile built by the United States.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 22,363
- Population under 55:
- 17.0%
- Population over 55:
- 83.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Tucson
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 95°F July High, 33°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $42,284
- Median home price:
- $129,000
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 1
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 9/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 16/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 117
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