Town of Oro Valley Revenue and Competitors

Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County approximately three miles north of the Tucson city limits. Nestled between the Catalina and Tortolita mountain ranges, the town sits at an elevation of 2,620 feet and covers more than 36 square miles. Incorporated in April 1974 and home to more than 43,565, the Town of Oro Valley employs the council-manager form of municipal government. Oro Valley is administered by a seven-member Town Council. CLIMATE When it comes to climate, Oro Valley is one of the sunniest, most comfortable places in the country. Our climate delivers average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees and average lows of 53.8 degrees. Find adventure with fantastic destinations for nearby daytrips. Go boating, water skiing and fishing at one of several lakes, each within a two-hour drive. In the winter, Mount Lemmon–only 60 minutes away in the Santa Catalina Mountains–offers a great downhill skiing challenge for all ages and levels. DEMOGRAPHICS Residents in Oro Valley enjoy an upscale lifestyle and our population is balanced across all age segments. Projections indicate continued, healthy growth. Per capita income is among the highest of any community in Arizona with a median household income of $71,628. In 2010, Median age is 49.8 96.8% have high school diplomas or higher 51.5% have a bachelor’s degree or higher Town of Oro Valley Source: 2010 Census data and 2015 American Community Survey data Population: 43,565 Number of households: 17,364 Median home value: $276,600 Median household income: $74,480 Per capita income: $39,397 Land area in square miles: 36 square miles Person per square mile: 1,154.4 persons/sq mi