Oro Valley, Arizona Income Statistics
Oro Valley Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $112,775 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $85,563 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.5% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 22.5% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 20.9% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Oro Valley is about 40% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Oro Valley (4.5%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 22% of adults in Oro Valley earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona grew by 46.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $112,775 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.5% per year.
Oro Valley has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2018, its income was 38% higher. The gap has narrowed from 50% in 2009 to 40% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Oro Valley
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 9,435 households (56.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 12.2% of households in Oro Valley had an income under $35,000 and 33.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Oro Valley has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (20.9% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.1% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 446 | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 277 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 597 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 726 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,023 | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,119 | 12.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,083 | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,782 | 22.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,167 | 13.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 3,487 | 20.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 16,706 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 7,531 residents (22.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 25.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.1% of Oro Valley residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 24.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 33.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Oro Valley has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (22.5% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (10.1% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,374 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,221 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,954 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,062 | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,576 | 7.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,573 | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,699 | 14.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,546 | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 7,531 | 22.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 33,535 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Oro Valley
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.521 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $106,481 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $76,485 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 28.2% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Oro Valley, it is 0.521, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 39% more than women's income in Oro Valley, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 39% wage gap accumulates to roughly $1,049,860 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Oro Valley, Arizona has narrowed from about 41% to 28% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 26% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $369 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Oro Valley | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 23.8% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 384 people are unemployed in Oro Valley, Arizona.
The average commute time in Oro Valley is 25 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Oro Valley, Arizona has fallen from 7.7% to 2.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.3% in 2012.
Oro Valley has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but briefly rose above it in 2019 (0.5 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 2.8 points lower.
Oro Valley, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oro Valley, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley, AZ | 39,216 | $112,775 #2/3 | 4.5%/yr #3/3 | 2.4% #1/3 | 0.521 #3/3 |
| Casas Adobes, AZ | 69,352 | $82,597 | 5.0%/yr | 4.1% | 0.515 |
| Catalina Foothills, AZ | 53,988 | $114,977 | 4.7%/yr | 2.8% | 0.502 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oro Valley, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it notably better than Arizona, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Oro Valley, Arizona.
How Wealthy Is Oro Valley, Arizona?
Oro Valley has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $112,775, about 40% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How has median household income changed in Oro Valley, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona rose 47%, from $76,855 to $112,775. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +47% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Oro Valley in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona was $109,817, up 4% from $105,648 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Oro Valley in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Oro Valley, Arizona was $90,181. By 2024 it had risen 25% to $112,775.
Is Oro Valley, Arizona a high-income area?
Yes. 22% of adults in Oro Valley, Arizona earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Arizona. 21% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Arizona.
How strong is the job market in Oro Valley, Arizona?
Unemployment in Oro Valley, Arizona is only 2.4%, well below the Arizona rate of 5.1%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Oro Valley, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Oro Valley is 0.521. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Oro Valley, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Oro Valley, Arizona has narrowed from about 41% to 28% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 26% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $369 since 2009.
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