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Oro Valley, Arizona

       
Total population 39,308 Average January/July temperatures 46.9° / 83.6°
Median home price $ 330,000 Annual Precipitation 14.59 in. /yr.
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Oro Valley, Arizona

This suburban community of Tucson has been called an “upscale tech mecca” for the more than 10 high-tech businesses located there.

Climate
Oro Valley’s temperatures are usually warm and moderate throughout the year.
Cultural Attractions
Oro Valley is a resort town with its own arts and jazz festivals and a concert series by the local symphony orchestra.
Geography
The town is located at the base of the Pusch Ridge on the western edge of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Historical
The Oro Valley area was once populated by the Hohokam Indians from around A.D. 300-1500.
Recreation
The town is well known for its golf courses and country clubs.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 61.98 ° / 31.85 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 98.36 ° / 68.91 °
Precipitation (?) 14.59 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 53 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 21
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 105
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 330,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $68713.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $60328
Maximum state income tax (?) 4.54 %
State sales tax (?) 8.1 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .150 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 40
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 70
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 30
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 76
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 18
Number of libraries within the county (?) 32
Number of museums within the county (?) 34
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 39,308
Population density (?) 1,153 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 87.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 13,554 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 46
Number of clinics within the county (?) 108
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 73
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