Green Valley, AZ

U.S. News Ratings
Population 22,363
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

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

K–12

Elementary schools:
0
Middle schools:
0
High schools:
0

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
1

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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

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
117

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