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Pima County
  • County in Arizona
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Pima County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade C
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade A+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B+
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Pima County is located in Arizona with a population of 1,035,063. Pima County is one of the best places to live in Arizona. In Pima County, most residents own their homes. In Pima County there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Pima County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Pima County are above average.

    About

    Population
    1,035,063

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $217,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $976
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Pima County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      358.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      7.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      79.4
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      223.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      711.3
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,531
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      380
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Pima County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,215
    National
    $69,021

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