salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way. Most homes (90.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,920 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arizona. It is number 31 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tucson Estates?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tucson Estates
| Size | Tucson Estates | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,114 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,757 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,189 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tucson Estates overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Tucson Estates, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tucson Estates
Life in Tucson Estates
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tucson Estates?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $102 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $205,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tucson Estates, AZ?
Renting in Tucson Estates costs a median of about $1,323 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Tucson Estates?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,920 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tucson Estates cheap or expensive?
Tucson Estates is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $71,809. It ranks 31st cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tucson Estates?
The median homeowner in Tucson Estates pays $1,324 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Tucson Estates more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tucson Estates?
The median home value in Tucson Estates is $205,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
12,136 people live in Tucson Estates. Numbers are typical (middle) values.