Oro Valley, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,037 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1107.7 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.73% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,423 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oro Valley grew by 12.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,772 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oro Valley has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,809 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.78% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oro Valley is about 42% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $512,881 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,635 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oro Valley is about 26.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,635 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oro Valley spend about 48 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 200 hours, about 8.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 24.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.9 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 200 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,188 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,061 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,377 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Oro Valley is 24 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Oro Valley has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Oro Valley has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.7% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oro Valley, Arizona.
What is the population of Oro Valley, Arizona?
The population of Oro Valley, Arizona is 39,037, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oro Valley, Arizona?
The population density of Oro Valley, Arizona is 1107.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona is $109,809, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The median home price in Oro Valley, Arizona is $512,881, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Oro Valley, Arizona is 2.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.