Real Estate Investing in Pima County, Arizona

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38 ZIP codes • Population: 1,022,717

Should you buy in Pima County, AZ? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $376,063
Avg Monthly Rent $1,588
ZIP Codes 38

Investing in Pima County Real Estate

Pima County is one of those Arizona regions where numbers warn before they reward. 10 cities, 1,022,717 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Pima is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 1,022,717 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Pima a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$376,063
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,588
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (AZ)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Tucson, AZ metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
2/2
70 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Pima County

14 Colleges 73,882 Students 8,575 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of Arizona
4-Year Public Β· 53,001 students
πŸ“ ~6,519 students rent off-campus
C+
Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School
Vocational For-Profit Β· 53 students
C+
Kino College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 29 students
C
Pima Community College
2-Year Public Β· 15,819 students
πŸ“ ~2,056 students rent off-campus
C
HDS Truck Driving Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 342 students
C
Aveda Institute-Tucson
Vocational For-Profit Β· 264 students
C
Empire Beauty School-Tucson
Vocational For-Profit Β· 213 students
C
Tucson College of Beauty
Vocational For-Profit Β· 134 students
C
Carrington College-Tucson
2-Year For-Profit Β· 437 students
C
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
4-Year For-Profit Β· 2,744 students
C
Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
4-Year For-Profit Β· 20 students
D
Arizona Academy of Beauty
Vocational For-Profit Β· 49 students
D
Brookline College-Tucson
2-Year For-Profit Β· 211 students
F
Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson
4-Year For-Profit Β· 566 students

Investor Insight: With 8,575 students living off-campus, Pima County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Pima County

ZIP Codes in Pima County, AZ

85706 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 56,022
Avg Home $260,324
Avg Rent $1,294/mo
85710 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 55,004
Avg Home $298,303
Avg Rent $1,108/mo
85705 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 54,853
Avg Home $254,187
Avg Rent $1,059/mo
85719 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 49,609
Avg Home $340,123
Avg Rent $1,242/mo
85713 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 45,615
Avg Home $239,226
Avg Rent $1,428/mo
85746 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 44,030
Avg Home $285,574
Avg Rent $1,311/mo
85711 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 41,201
Avg Home $284,211
Avg Rent $1,190/mo
85730 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 39,065
Avg Home $287,208
Avg Rent $1,548/mo
85745 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 37,788
Avg Home $362,949
Avg Rent $1,470/mo
85756 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 36,716
Avg Home $305,870
Avg Rent $1,988/mo
85704 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 34,608
Avg Home $452,076
Avg Rent $1,463/mo
85716 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 33,447
Avg Home $312,577
Avg Rent $1,280/mo
85741 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 33,332
Avg Home $325,675
Avg Rent $1,638/mo
85712 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 31,964
Avg Home $282,169
Avg Rent $1,124/mo
85641 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Vail
Population 31,665
Avg Home $405,844
Avg Rent $2,119/mo
85629 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sahuarita
Population 30,989
Avg Home $338,220
Avg Rent $1,960/mo
85743 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 30,627
Avg Home $396,026
Avg Rent $1,713/mo
85742 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 30,198
Avg Home $386,163
Avg Rent $1,733/mo
85718 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 27,721
Avg Home $739,399
Avg Rent $1,436/mo
85747 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 26,808
Avg Home $366,837
Avg Rent $1,989/mo
85614 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Green Valley
Population 24,696
Avg Home $290,745
Avg Rent $1,643/mo
85750 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 24,435
Avg Home $603,314
Avg Rent $1,486/mo
85737 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Oro Valley
Population 22,951
Avg Home $496,003
Avg Rent $1,870/mo
85653 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Marana
Population 22,796
Avg Home $371,333
Avg Rent $2,178/mo
85748 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 20,526
Avg Home $375,601
Avg Rent $1,949/mo
85757 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 20,304
Avg Home $322,305
Avg Rent $1,847/mo
85715 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 19,526
Avg Home $379,509
Avg Rent $1,576/mo
85749 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 18,257
Avg Home $658,915
Avg Rent $1,744/mo
85755 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Oro Valley
Population 18,231
Avg Home $505,080
Avg Rent $2,554/mo
85658 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Marana
Population 16,255
Avg Home $531,519
Avg Rent $2,249/mo
85714 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 14,286
Avg Home $235,058
Avg Rent $1,061/mo
85735 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 10,893
Avg Home $329,304
Avg Rent $1,440/mo
85622 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Green Valley
Population 6,345
Avg Home $345,602
Avg Rent $1,748/mo
85701 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tucson
Population 5,169
Avg Home $402,347
Avg Rent $1,284/mo
85321 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Ajo
Population 4,313
Avg Home $126,316
Avg Rent $1,377/mo
85645 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Amado
Population 1,317
Avg Home $266,963
Avg Rent $1,413/mo
85637 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Sonoita
Population 1,133
Avg Home $567,015
Avg Rent $1,467/mo
85619 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mount Lemmon
Population 22
Avg Home $560,500
Avg Rent $1,368/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pima County

What is it like being a landlord in, AZ?

Rental owners in, AZ deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is the tenant base reliable in, AZ?

Working renters make up the core of the, AZ tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is in AZ worth investing in?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, AZ reflects its $376K prices and $1,588/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within AZ.

Where does, AZ sit compared to AZ statewide?

Relative to AZ as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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