There are 35 independent living communities in Tucson, Arizona. Independent living costs in Arizona range from around $20 up to $123 per day, with a mean cost running around $58. The per month expense averages about $1,732 and ranges between $605 and $3,685. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $20,790, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Tucson can range from $1,238 per month up to $3,053 per month. The average cost is around $2,063 per month, or about $24,750 annually.
Located in Pima County, Tucson is a major city in Arizona. It is the second largest city in Arizona. The surrounding area includes 4,437,076 inhabitants, but there are 880,383 living in the city itself. Residents over the age of 55 constitute 27% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Tucson is 75. The city's average household income is $48,000 ($26,000 per person), compared to the average of $36,000 for the whole of Arizona. The average home price in Tucson is $156,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $183,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.29%.
Tucson has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives ideal amounts of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Tucson has below average water quality ratings and very poor air quality ratings.