City profile
Valencia West, AZ
Pima County · Population 14,728
Valencia West is a town in Pima County, AZ with about 14,728 residents and a typical home value near $323,000. It is 10 miles from Tucson, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
52°F
Summer avg
90°F
Sunny days / yr
286
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$323,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,916
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.60%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Wildfire, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 42% Republican
Community
Population
14,728
Black population
5.5%
County
Pima County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AZ is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 14,728 residents
- Typical home value about $323,000
- 10 miles from Tucson, AZ
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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