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Oro Valley Arizona Real Estate
Oro Valley Arizona Real Estate

 

Oro Valley, Arizona Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 29,700. Estimated population in July 2005: 38,438 (+29.4% change)
Males: 14,419 (48.5%), Females: 15,281 (51.5%)

Pima County

Zip code: 85737

Median resident age: 45.3 years
Median household income: $61,037 (year 2000)
Median house value: $177,400 (year 2000)

Races in Oro Valley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.2%)
  • Hispanic (7.5%)
  • Other race (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Black (1.1%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (24.4%), English (17.8%), Irish (14.9%), Italian (7.6%), United States (4.3%), Scottish (4.1%).

Elevation: 2549 feet

Land area: 31.8 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Oro Valley

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Oro Valley town

  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 72.2%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

6.2% Foreign born (2.2% Europe, 1.4% Latin America, 1.2% Asia, 1.1% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +20,666 (+228.8%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Casas Adobes, AZ (5.7 miles , pop. 54,011).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tucson, AZ (14.8 miles , pop. 486,699).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (107.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Tortolita, AZ (5.2 miles ), Casas Adobes, AZ (5.7 miles ), Catalina, AZ (6.7 miles ), Flowing Wells, AZ (9.3 miles ), Marana, AZ (10.5 miles ), Catalina Foothills, AZ (10.8 miles ), Tucson, AZ (14.8 miles ), South Tucson, AZ (15.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 857 buildings, average cost: $105,400
  • 1997: 911 buildings, average cost: $105,300
  • 1998: 947 buildings, average cost: $143,500
  • 1999: 996 buildings, average cost: $149,700
  • 2000: 994 buildings, average cost: $153,000
  • 2001: 738 buildings, average cost: $164,800
  • 2002: 429 buildings, average cost: $195,600
  • 2003: 496 buildings, average cost: $239,100
  • 2004: 490 buildings, average cost: $239,000

Latitude: 32.42 N, Longitude: 110.98 W

Oro Valley, Arizona business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (22.3%), Manufacturing (16.2%), Retail trade (11.4%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (10.2%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -6,751 (-22.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,122 (17.2%)

Crime in Oro Valley (2001):
  • 1 murder (3.3 per 100,000)
  • 0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 3 robberies (9.8 per 100,000)
  • 9 assaults (29.3 per 100,000)
  • 44 burglaries (143.2 per 100,000)
  • 414 thefts (1347.5 per 100,000)
  • 23 auto thefts (74.9 per 100,000)
  • Crime Index: = 84.8 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.8)
Crime in Oro Valley (2002):
  • 0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
  • 2 rapes (6.3 per 100,000)
  • 3 robberies (9.5 per 100,000)
  • 16 assaults (50.7 per 100,000)
  • 52 burglaries (164.6 per 100,000)
  • 413 thefts (1307.5 per 100,000)
  • 37 auto thefts (117.1 per 100,000)
  • Crime Index: = 94.3 (higher means more crime, US average = 328.4)

Average climate in Oro Valley, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Hospitals/medical centers near Oro Valley:
  • SONORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (about 7 miles; TUCSON, AZ)
  • TUCSON HEART HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; TUCSON, AZ)
  • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; TUCSON, AZ)

Political contributions by individuals in Oro Valley, AZ

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Oro Valley:

  • DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB (about 21 miles; TUCSON, AZ; ID: DMA)
  • TUCSON INTL (about 23 miles; TUCSON, AZ; ID: TUS)
  • PINAL AIRPARK (about 25 miles; MARANA, AZ; ID: MZJ)
Other public-use airports nearest to Oro Valley:
  • MARANA NORTHWEST REGIONAL (about 17 miles; MARANA, AZ; ID: AVQ)
  • RYAN FIELD (about 24 miles; TUCSON, AZ; ID: RYN)
  • SAN MANUEL (about 28 miles; SAN MANUEL, AZ; ID: E77)
Amtrak station near Oro Valley:
  • 14 miles: TUCSON (400 E. TOOLE ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Local government website: www.ci.oro-valley.az.us/HOME

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 15 $50,543 $40,434 0 $0
Local Libraries 1 $4,696 $56,352 0 $0
Transit 5 $11,860 $28,464 4 $4,052
Water Supply 30 $89,576 $35,830 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 7 $23,721 $40,664 24 $17,079
Solid Waste Management 2 $4,840 $29,040 0 $0
Other Government Administration 35 $114,006 $39,087 5 $3,764
Streets and Highways 26 $91,239 $42,110 0 $0
Police - Other 27 $83,970 $37,320 4 $4,003
Police Protection - Officers 63 $304,711 $58,040 3 $5,092
Judicial and Legal 13 $48,493 $44,762 0 $0
Financial Administration 9 $34,142 $45,522 1 $1,289
Totals for Government 233 $861,797 $44,384 41 $35,278

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oro Valley:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (about 14 miles; TUCSON, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 29,915)
  • PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; TUCSON, AZ; FT enrollment: 14,177)
  • CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE (about 54 miles; COOLIDGE, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,333)
  • CHANDLER/GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; CHANDLER, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,990)
  • EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE (about 89 miles; THATCHER, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,085)
  • MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 91 miles; MESA, AZ; FT enrollment: 11,928)
  • SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,345)

Notable locations in Oro Valley: Palo Ferro Ranch (A), Oro Valley Country Club Golf Course (B), Steam Pump Ranch (C), El Conquistador Country Club (D), El Conquistador Golf Course (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Sunnyslope Terrace Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Wash (A), Sausaulito Creek (B), Chalk Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Oro Valley: Dennis Weaver Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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Oro Valley compared to Arizona state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
  • Population density below state average for cities.
Strongest AM radio stations in Oro Valley:
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KEVT (1030 AM; 10 kW; CORTARO, AZ; Owner: ONE MART CORP.)
  • KTKT (990 AM; 10 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA LOTUS CORP.)
  • KNST (790 AM; 5 kW; TUCSON, AZ)
  • KJLL (1330 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH TUCSON, AZ; Owner: HUDSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KSAZ (580 AM; 5 kW; MARANA, AZ; Owner: OWL BROADCASTING & DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • KQTL (1210 AM; 10 kW; SAHUARITA, AZ; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF TUCSON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCUB (1290 AM; 1 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTUC (1400 AM; 1 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFFN (1490 AM; 1 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KGMS (940 AM; 1 kW; TUCSON, AZ)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Oro Valley:
  • KZLZ-FM2 (105.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K263AA (100.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLPX (96.1 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA LOTUS CORPORATION)
  • K255AC (98.9 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUN. COLLEGE DIST)
  • KUAT-FM (90.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • K292CM (106.3 FM; SUMMERHAVEN, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA LOTUS CORPORATION)
  • KZLZ-FM1 (105.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KXCI (91.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCDX (103.1 FM; FLORENCE, AZ; Owner: DESERT WEST AIR RANCHERS CORPORATION)
  • KIIM-FM (99.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOYT (92.9 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHYT (107.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRQQ (93.7 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMXZ-FM (94.9 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KUAZ-FM (89.1 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KGMG (106.3 FM; ORACLE, AZ; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KWFM-FM (97.1 FM; GREEN VALLEY, AZ; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOHT (98.3 FM; MARANA, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSZR (97.5 FM; ORO VALLEY, AZ; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K261CK (100.1 FM; SAN XAVIER, AZ; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Oro Valley:
  • KHRR (Channel 40; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: NBC TELEMUNDO PHOENIX, INC.)
  • KGUN (Channel 9; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K54FW (Channel 54; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF ARIZONA, INC)
  • KTTU-TV (Channel 18; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: KTTU-TV, INC.)
  • KUAT-TV (Channel 6; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS/UNIV OF AZ.)
  • KOLD-TV (Channel 13; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KXGR (Channel 46; GREEN VALLEY, AZ; Owner: SUNGILT CORPORATION, INC.)
  • K21CX (Channel 21; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K43CW (Channel 43; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: POLAR BROADCASTING OF ARIZONA, INC.)
  • KQBN-LP (Channel 14; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: TELEVISION APOGEO DE TUCSON, LLC)
  • KTAZ-CA (Channel 25; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: TELEFUTURA PARTNERSHIP OF TUCSON)
  • KWTA-LP (Channel 31; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • KVOA (Channel 4; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: KVOA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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