Living in Tucson
Tucson is a city in Arizona, United States, home to 542,629 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #71 of 4,750), car-free households (top 5%, #185 of 3,933), students (top 6%, #107 of 2,119).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tucson
- It is part of Greater Tucson, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 02 min and sets around 1:23; in late June it sets around 4:33.
How Tucson ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #6,184 of 11,898 | #24 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,092 of 9,771 | #4 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,316 of 8,006 | #25 of 95 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,510 of 6,237 | #27 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,248 of 9,474 | #7 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #6,072 of 9,474 | #29 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,333 of 10,762 | #10 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #546 of 4,537 | #15 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #407 of 4,444 | #14 of 52 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #990 of 3,053 | #17 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,181 of 7,271 | #4 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #341 of 6,227 | #17 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #185 of 3,933 | #11 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #107 of 2,119 | #2 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #1,819 of 8,006 | #1 of 95 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 45 | #5,244 of 12,111 | #30 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #453 of 4,114 | #13 of 47 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,107 of 7,271 | #23 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #6,111 of 9,474 | #31 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 51 | #8,280 of 18,063 | #136 of 234 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #7,222 of 16,523 | #157 of 212 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #9,864 of 18,063 | #126 of 234 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,880 of 16,523 | #19 of 212 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 76 | #947 of 21,167 | #15 of 284 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #6,458 of 12,111 | #12 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 68 | #2,506 of 12,111 | #28 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #71 of 4,750 | #7 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Tucson 5 km
- Catalina Foothills 8 km
- Flowing Wells 11 km
- Casas Adobes 13 km
- Drexel Heights 13 km
- Tucson Estates 16 km
- Summit (Arizona) 17 km
- Tanque Verde 18 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.