Oro Valley, Arizona Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Oro Valley, AZ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,216 | 7,356,359 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1112.8 | 64.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 1.15% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 51.9 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,706 | 2,847,012 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Oro Valley grew by 14.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 39,216 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Oro Valley is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 28.0% of residents. That is 10.4 points above Arizona as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,937 15.1% -7.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,882 15.0% -6.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,360 21.3% +2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 10,967 28.0% +10.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Arizona, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.0% of the people living in Oro Valley and men 48.0%.
- Women 52.0% Arizona 50.0%
- Men 48.0% Arizona 50.0%
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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 | $112,775 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.52% | 5.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oro Valley is about 40% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $584,019 | $367,851 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,704 | $1,543 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.6% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Oro Valley is about 28.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,704 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oro Valley spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 212 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.9 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 212 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,579 | $5,798 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.8% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| 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 25 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 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.53 |
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% |
Oro Valley, AZ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oro Valley, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley, AZ | 39,216 | $112,775 #2/3 | $584,019 #1/3 | 25.5 min #3/3 |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 69,352 | $82,597 | $345,367 | 22.4 min |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 53,988 | $114,977 | $437,455 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oro Valley, Arizona.
What is the population of Oro Valley, Arizona?
About 39,216 people live in Oro Valley, Arizona, in 16,706 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 51.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 15 years.
How densely populated is Oro Valley, Arizona?
Averaged over its land area, Oro Valley, Arizona has 1,113 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The median home costs 5.2 times the median household income ($584,019 against $112,775), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,704 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Oro Valley, Arizona?
Unemployment in Oro Valley, Arizona is only 2.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Oro Valley, Arizona?
53.4% of adults in Oro Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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