Best Neighborhoods in Oro Valley, AZ

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 47,0532026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Oro Valley, AZ — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Oro Valley is Sawmill CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Oro Valley has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Sawmill CDP with a violent crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Sawmill CDP with a median home value of $32,400.

Oro Valley has a population of 47,053, a median household income of $101,394, an unemployment rate of 2.9%, and a poverty rate of 6.8%. The median home value citywide is $404,500, which is 43% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Sawmill CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$32,400

Crime: 5.1

Ganado CDP

74/100

Kurby Score

$32,500

Crime: 5.1

Fort Defiance CDP

74/100

Kurby Score

$33,000

Crime: 5.1

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Oro Valley ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Sawmill CDP	95	$32,400	—	5.1 per 1K	38.3%	24.9%
	Ganado CDP	74	$32,500	—	5.1 per 1K	23.3%	0.0%
	Fort Defiance CDP	74	$33,000	—	5.1 per 1K	27.0%	9.2%
4	Bylas CDP	81	$34,000	—	5.1 per 1K	39.6%	12.2%
5	Chinle CDP	71	$34,100	—	5.1 per 1K	41.8%	11.4%
6	Flowing Wells CDP	69	$41,200	—	5.1 per 1K	22.3%	10.4%
7	Many Farms CDP	77	$42,200	—	5.1 per 1K	38.8%	1.3%
8	Sells CDP	88	$42,400	—	5.1 per 1K	52.0%	15.5%
9	Kayenta CDP	71	$45,200	—	5.1 per 1K	29.6%	7.3%
10	Tsaile CDP	64	$47,500	—	5.1 per 1K	39.4%	4.8%
11	Houck CDP	85	$48,400	—	5.1 per 1K	35.3%	4.0%
12	Del Muerto CDP	86	$49,300	—	5.1 per 1K	17.5%	0.0%
13	Chilchinbito CDP	85	$50,400	—	5.1 per 1K	59.4%	23.9%
14	Dennehotso CDP	95	$53,400	—	5.1 per 1K	34.5%	16.6%
15	San Carlos CDP	82	$54,200	—	5.1 per 1K	52.3%	19.6%
16	Round Rock CDP	82	$54,700	—	5.1 per 1K	25.6%	11.8%
17	McNary CDP	72	$55,000	—	5.1 per 1K	32.7%	10.7%
18	Leupp CDP	79	$57,100	—	5.1 per 1K	27.4%	12.9%
19	Whiteriver CDP	71	$59,800	—	5.1 per 1K	38.5%	9.3%
20	Lukachukai CDP	93	$60,200	—	5.1 per 1K	39.3%	19.7%
21	First Mesa CDP	82	$60,700	—	5.1 per 1K	19.5%	5.6%
22	Brenda CDP	94	$61,300	—	5.1 per 1K	3.1%	0.0%
23	Tuba City CDP	62	$61,600	—	5.1 per 1K	22.8%	10.4%
24	Cameron CDP	94	$62,900	—	5.1 per 1K	30.4%	18.8%
25	Kaibito CDP	80	$63,100	—	5.1 per 1K	27.8%	16.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Oro Valley for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Sawmill CDP
5.1 per 1K
2
Ganado CDP
5.1 per 1K
3
Fort Defiance CDP
5.1 per 1K
4
Bylas CDP
5.1 per 1K
5
Chinle CDP
5.1 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Sawmill CDP
$32,400
2
Ganado CDP
$32,500
3
Fort Defiance CDP
$33,000
4
Bylas CDP
$34,000
5
Chinle CDP
$34,100

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

1
Many Farms CDP
1.3%
2
Houck CDP
4.0%
3
Tsaile CDP
4.8%
4
First Mesa CDP
5.6%
5
Kayenta CDP
7.3%

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
McNary CDP
$67,292
2
Tuba City CDP
$62,136
3
Kayenta CDP
$54,051
4
First Mesa CDP
$53,229
5
Fort Defiance CDP
$50,320

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Flowing Wells CDP
AQI 52
2
Tuba City CDP
AQI 52

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Oro Valley

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest neighborhoods in Oro Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Oro Valley by median home value are: Sawmill CDP, Ganado CDP, Fort Defiance CDP, Bylas CDP, Chinle CDP. Rankings are based on Census ACS housing data.

What is the cheapest neighborhood to buy a home in Oro Valley?

Sawmill CDP has the lowest median home value at $32,400. The national median is $281,900.

Where is the cheapest rent in Oro Valley?

Bylas CDP has the lowest median rent at $282/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month.

Which neighborhood in Oro Valley has the highest income?

McNary CDP has the highest median household income at $67,292. The national median is $74,580.

What is the median home value in Oro Valley?

The median home value in Oro Valley, AZ is $404,500. The national median is $281,900.

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