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Population
9,566
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$383K
Census ACS
Household income
$133K
median
Median age
35.7
years
Jobs based here
173
A commuter town
Is Corona de Tucson a good place to live?
Corona de Tucson’s overall grade of B puts it better than 63% of U.S. towns, 26th of 139 in Arizona. Its strongest subject is health (A): CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 93% of the country. Schools are a strength too: its public schools beat 85% of Arizona towns on state tests and graduation. What holds it back is cost of living (C−): the typical home is worth about $383K, 5.4 years of the Tucson metro’s $70K median household income. It lags on walkability as well (D). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 86% of U.S. towns. The town’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, above both Arizona’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 18 of Arizona’s 202 towns score higher on incomes.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24.
How Corona de Tucson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arizona), ordered by how far Corona de Tucson is from typical.
HealthNorthwest Medical Center Sahuarita 11.8 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 1.9% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsIn the top fifth of the towns comparedAOpen →Cost of livingBased on what homes cost against what households earnC−Open →Hazard riskWildfire tops the listC−Open →Jobs & incomeIncomes and work beat most townsA−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 29% conserved landB+Open →HistoryIn the bottom fifth of the towns comparedD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 97° summer afternoons–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.7; 45% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
What makes Corona de Tucson stand out
Where Corona de Tucson beats most towns.
A growing town
Corona de Tucson has grown 63% from 2010 to 2020
5,675 counted in 2010 and 9,240 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Corona de Tucson.
Corona de Tucson has schools in the top 5% of Arizona, has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and has less tooth loss than most of Arizona.
HealthA
Corona de Tucson’s grade for health is an A
93%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
Its widest gap with Arizona is tooth loss: 6.8% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.7% statewide.
Corona de Tucson does better than the Arizona average on 20 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 2. Among 140 Arizona towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Corona de Tucson. The share of adults in Corona de Tucson who get no exercise outside work: 15%.
| Corona de Tucson | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 7.5% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 24% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
20 better10 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Corona de Tucson | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.5% | 15.8% |
| More adults with depression | 24% | 19.5% |
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
91st
percentile among AZ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA
Corona de Tucson’s grade for schools is an A
85%of AZ districts it outscoresASchool Grade
That grade ranks #2 of the 139 Arizona towns we grade for schools. It comes with a C− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $383K.
Its two schools are below. The public schools here belong to the Vail Unified District. Also worth knowing: the 2 public schools in Corona de Tucson teach 1,259 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 640 | A− |
| Corona Foothills Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 619 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AZ on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB+
Corona de Tucson has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
#124for trails in AZ
The biggest park or preserve is Sycamore Canyon Conservation, at 123 acres. Across 3 parks and preserves: 2.2 miles of trail. For Corona de Tucson, the trail density is 0.3 miles per square mile.
28.7%
conserved · 1,407 of 4,898 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sycamore Canyon Conservation | 0.2 mi | 123 |
| 2. Sycamore Canyon Park | 0.2 mi | 11 |
| 3. Santa Rita III Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
A smaller share of residents in Corona de Tucson live below the poverty line than in the typical Arizona or U.S. town
1%work in town
Corona de Tucson has 173 jobs for its 3,710 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 37 minutes, against 25.4 across Arizona.
The top destinations are Tucson (43%), Phoenix (8%) and Vail (5%). For Corona de Tucson, the median household income is $133,000. Since 2013, Corona de Tucson has added 62 jobs, to 173 in 2023. Only 8 of the 140 Arizona towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than Corona de Tucson.
| Corona de Tucson | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 37 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $133,000 | $68,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.6% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Corona de Tucson1%
Tucson43%
Phoenix8%
Vail5%
Sahuarita2%
21 mi
median commute distance
173
jobs based in Corona de Tucson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 14% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Corona de Tucson
97°summer high
The Green Valley weather station, 13 miles away, records that about 151 days a year reach 90°, more than in 99% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 95.6°, hotter than in 97% of U.S. towns; January nights average 36.4°.
In Corona de Tucson, the peak summer temperature is 96°F. Snow is a rarity.
| Corona de Tucson | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 96°F | 100°F | 85°F |
| January low | 36°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–65°
Spring48–80°
Summer68–96°
Fall53–82°
Nov 27
typical first frost
Feb 25
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
The biggest natural risk in Corona de Tucson is wildfire, at a high overall level
65risk score of 100
Of the losses FEMA expects here, 39% come from wildfires and 38% from heat waves. Corona de Tucson’s FEMA hazard score comes in at 65 of 100.
FEMA risk score
WildfireHeat wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
A home in Corona de Tucson sells for about $372K at the median
$372Kmedian sale price
The median property tax bill is $3,237, against $1,879 across Arizona, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
Only 6 of the 140 Arizona towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Corona de Tucson. The town’s typical rent stands at $2,213 a month. On the market in the town: a median 77 days to sell.
| Corona de Tucson | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,213 a month | $1,190 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 96% | 76% | 73% |
Market temperature
77
days on market
98.9%
sale-to-list price
20
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Corona de Tucson
17pages on Corona de Tucson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
Nearby attractions
All 30 attractions →Saguaro National Park and 25 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Corona de Tucson. Close and well known come first.
13 mi National ParkSaguaro National Park848K visitors a year
14 mi MuseumPima Air & Space Museum
22 mi Stadium & arenaArizona Stadium
13 mi MuseumTitan Missile Museum
34 mi MountainMount Lemmon
27 mi CaveKartchner Caverns State ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Saguaro National Park: Luke Jones from Yucca Valley, CC BY 2.0 · Pima Air & Space Museum: The original uploader was MCB at English Wikipedia. Later versions were uploade, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Arizona Stadium: Wcarlisle4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Titan Missile Museum: Mike McBey, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Lemmon: Debby Kriegel, Public domain · Kartchner Caverns State Park: Mike Lewis, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Corona de Tucson: who provides what
Corona de Tucson is unincorporated, so Pima County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerUSBIA-San Carlos Project16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTucson Water Corona De TucsonNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPima CountyPima County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Arizona you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePima County RecorderPima County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8564185641 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Corona de Tucson for work
Where Corona de Tucson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
173jobs based in Corona de Tucson
1%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Corona de Tucson; the nearest are
Brookline College-TucsonUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Tucson19.4 miPima Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Tucson19.9 mi$2,442 in-state tuitionUniversity of ArizonaUniversity or college · Public · Tucson22 mi$13,926 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Corona de Tucson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
About Corona de Tucson
CDP in Pima County, Arizona
Corona de Tucson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. The population was 9,240 at the 2020 census, an increase of 1036% from the 2000 population of 813.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 6.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,281 ft
- Area code
- 520
Questions about Corona de Tucson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Corona de Tucson, AZ a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Corona de Tucson grades B overall, better than 63% of U.S. towns and #26 of 139 in Arizona. It grades A for health and A for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Corona de Tucson, AZ expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $383,000, 8% below the Arizona typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
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