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Tanque Verde, Arizona

       
Total population 17,745 Average January/July temperatures 49.0° / 87.5°
Median home price $ 460,000 Annual Precipitation 12.11 in. /yr.

Tanque Verde, Arizona

This community outside of Tucson is dedicated to preserving wildlife and encouraging responsible growth.

Cultural Attractions
640 acres in the foothills of the Rincom Mountains form the Tanque Verde Ranch; it offers such activities as horseback riding, tennis, nature walks, and mountain biking.
Economy
Tanque Verde has the highest median household income in all of southern Arizona.
Geography
The landscape is dominated by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north, the Rincon Mountains to the east, and their foothills.
Historical
Tanque Verde means "green tank," a reference to algae in the large stock water tank used by the city in the late 1800s.
Recreation
The Tanque Verde Ridge Trail provides magnificent views of the Tonto Basin and weaves through a variety of plant and wildlife habitats.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 64.55 ° / 33.38 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 102.4 ° / 72.59 °
Precipitation (?) 12.11 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 22
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 100
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 460,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $90560.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $74512
Maximum state income tax (?) 4.54 %
State sales tax (?) 6.1 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .560 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(?) 31
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 71
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 (?) 17,745
Population density (?) 540 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 42.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,909 people
Education (?) 36 % 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 (?) 74
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