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 Tucson Estates CDP with a Kurby Score of 76/100. Oro Valley has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Fort Mohave CDP with a violent crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Flowing Wells CDP with a median home value of $41,200.

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

Fort Mohave CDP

71/100

Kurby Score

$252,700

Crime: 5.1

Picture Rocks CDP

74/100

Kurby Score

$144,800

Crime: 5.1

Green Valley CDP

73/100

Kurby Score

$240,800

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
	Fort Mohave CDP	71	$252,700	—	5.1 per 1K	14.3%	9.7%
	Picture Rocks CDP	74	$144,800	—	5.1 per 1K	16.1%	3.5%
	Green Valley CDP	73	$240,800	—	5.1 per 1K	7.5%	5.7%
4	Drexel Heights CDP	72	$200,200	—	5.1 per 1K	15.9%	4.7%
5	Tucson Estates CDP	76	$185,400	—	5.1 per 1K	8.9%	3.3%
6	Sun Lakes CDP	67	$380,500	—	5.1 per 1K	8.6%	6.1%
7	Gold Canyon CDP	72	$402,400	—	5.1 per 1K	7.4%	4.1%
8	Sun City CDP	72	$233,600	—	5.1 per 1K	9.1%	5.7%
9	Rio Rico CDP	71	$190,400	—	5.1 per 1K	16.5%	7.7%
10	Saddlebrooke CDP	64	$448,700	—	5.1 per 1K	4.5%	14.7%
11	Casas Adobes CDP	75	$281,000	—	5.1 per 1K	7.0%	4.9%
12	Sun City West CDP	72	$316,900	—	5.1 per 1K	7.5%	3.0%
13	Corona de Tucson CDP	75	$305,400	—	5.1 per 1K	2.6%	3.6%
14	New Kingman-Butler CDP	74	$93,900	—	5.1 per 1K	21.8%	3.4%
15	Valencia West CDP	73	$252,500	—	5.1 per 1K	14.8%	3.2%
16	Verde Village CDP	72	$283,900	—	5.1 per 1K	12.5%	4.5%
17	Tanque Verde CDP	72	$526,100	—	5.1 per 1K	2.4%	4.8%
18	San Tan Valley CDP	74	$304,000	—	5.1 per 1K	7.7%	4.5%
19	Sierra Vista Southeast CDP	75	$236,400	—	5.1 per 1K	10.3%	4.0%
20	Anthem CDP	71	$458,300	—	5.1 per 1K	3.5%	3.8%
21	Tucson Mountains CDP	73	$428,600	—	5.1 per 1K	7.7%	2.2%
22	New River CDP	72	$560,900	—	5.1 per 1K	3.1%	2.2%
23	Vail CDP	74	$339,700	—	5.1 per 1K	5.0%	1.9%
24	Fortuna Foothills CDP	72	$156,000	—	5.1 per 1K	10.8%	7.7%
25	Flowing Wells CDP	69	$41,200	—	5.1 per 1K	22.3%	10.4%

Rankings by Category

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

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Fort Mohave CDP
5.1 per 1K
2
Picture Rocks CDP
5.1 per 1K
3
Green Valley CDP
5.1 per 1K
4
Drexel Heights CDP
5.1 per 1K
5
Tucson Estates CDP
5.1 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Tucson Mountains CDP
$138,158
2
Tanque Verde CDP
$120,887
3
Vail CDP
$120,179
4
New River CDP
$116,837
5
Anthem CDP
$113,294

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

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

Which quiet neighborhood in Oro Valley has the best air quality?

Casas Adobes CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 29 (national average: 42).

How noisy is Oro Valley?

Oro Valley has an average road noise level of 0 dBA. The national average is 45 dBA. Noise levels vary significantly by neighborhood.

How is neighborhood noise measured?

Noise levels are measured in dBA (A-weighted decibels) using the DOT National Transportation Noise Map, which models road, aviation, and rail noise. Lower values indicate quieter areas.

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