Best suburbs in Tucson
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- Population: 52,542
- Median home value: $347,700
- Median rental price: $1,579
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A−), San Miguel High School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $347,700
- Median rental price: $1,579
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+), BASIS Tucson Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A−), San Miguel High School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#5. Marana, Arizona
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- Population: 69,917
- Median home value: $281,000
- Median rental price: $1,383
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $281,000
- Median rental price: $1,383
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Casas Adobes, Arizona
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- Population: 14,815
- Median home value: $526,100
- Median rental price: $2,122
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Hermosa Montessori School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $526,100
- Median rental price: $2,122
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), Hermosa Montessori School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#3. Tanque Verde, Arizona
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- Population: 47,053
- Median home value: $404,500
- Median rental price: $1,555
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $404,500
- Median rental price: $1,555
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley Primary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (grade A−)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#2. Oro Valley, Arizona
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- Population: 50,573
- Median home value: $560,400
- Median rental price: $1,198
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $560,400
- Median rental price: $1,198
- Top schools nearby: BASIS Tucson North (grade A+), University High School (grade A+), BASIS Oro Valley (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: The Gregory School (grade A+), Salpointe Catholic High School (grade A), Desert Christian Schools (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: A+
--- Cost of living grade: C
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
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