If you’re looking for the perfect spot to start a life together near
Tucson, we’ve got you covered. We looked at a whole bunch of data to figure out the best Tucson suburbs for young couples.
In these top 10 suburbs, you’ll find close-knit communities, plenty of peers, and safe streets just minutes away from all the action in downtown Tucson,
Arizona.
Let’s take a look at the winners.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,379
- Residents married: 67.2 percent
- Residents under age 5: 10.7 percent
Sahuarita kicks off our list of the best Tucson suburbs for young couples with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find spacious Mediterranean style homes with room to grow.
Active young couples can enjoy a romantic picnic by the water, fishing, or hiking at Sahuarita Lake Park. Community events, like Fiesta Sahuarita, are a great way to meet new neighbors.
Key Stats:
- Residents under age 5: 9.5 percent
- Residents married: 73.2 percent
- Median household income: $87,649
Corona De Tucson comes in second on our list with one of the highest numbers of married residents of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find spacious Mediterranean style homes that give young couples room to grow.
Young couples looking for a small town vibe and close-knit community will find it in this suburb of just fewer than 7,000 residents. Residents are also less than a 40 minute drive from all the action in downtown Tucson.
Key Stats:
- Residents married: 64.1 percent
- Median household income: $73,149
Marana comes in third on our list with a range of options for home buyers. Spacious Mediterranean and contemporary style homes with room to grow are common.
Avid readers can check out a new book or attend an event at the Geasa Marana Branch Library, while active young couples enjoy hiking through the scenic Tortolita Mountain Park.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,361
- High school graduation rate: 96 percent
- Residents married: 76 percent
Saddlebrook comes in fourth on our list with one of the lowest crime rates and highest numbers of married residents of any place we ranked. Spacious Mediterranean style homes with room to grow are common.
Active young couples will love hiking, camping, and scenic mountain views at the neighboring Santa Catalina Natural Area, while golf enthusiasts hit the links at numerous clubs.
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,743
- High school graduation rate: 96 percent
Oro Valley is tied for fourth on our list of the best Tucson suburbs for young couples. Home buyers will find a range of options, from modern townhomes to spacious Mediterranean and contemporary style homes with room to grow.
Active young couples will love hiking and weekend camping trips at Catalina State Park, while foodies pick up fresh local produce at the Oro Valley Farmers Market. Avid readers can check out a new book at the Oro Valley Public Library.
6. Catalina Foothills (tie)
Key Stats:
- High school graduation rate: 97 percent
- Median household income: $79,135
Young couples looking for the perfect home in Catalina Foothills have plenty of options, including spacious Mediterranean and contemporary style homes with room to grow, as well as modest ranch style homes.
Enjoy a romantic picnic in Rillito River Park, or hike the challenging trails at Sabino Canyon. Foodies can grab fresh local produce at the Rillito Park Farmers Market.
6. Tanque Verde (tie)
Key Stats:
- Total crimes per 100k: 1,583
- Median household income: $93,382
The scenic suburb of Tanque Verde is tied for sixth with one of the lowest crime rates of any place we ranked. Home buyers will find spacious ranch, Mediterranean, and contemporary style homes with room to grow.
Avid readers can check out a book or attend an event at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library, while active young couples enjoy a weekend camping trip at Tanque Verde Peak or a romantic picnic in Agua Caliente Park.
6. Valencia West (tie)
Key Stats:
- Residents under age 5: 8 percent
- Residents age 22 to 34: 24.2 percent
Valencia West is the third suburb tied for sixth with nearly a quarter of residents age 22 to 34, and spacious Mediterranean style homes that give young couples room to grow.
Enjoy a picnic and a stroll in Star Valley Park or Lawrence District Park. Avid readers can check out a new book at the nearby Southwest Library.
9. Casas Adobes
Key Stats:
- Residents age 22 to 34: 16.1 percent
- Median household income: $56,701
The sizeable suburb of Casas Adobes has plenty of options for potential home buyers, from modest ranch style homes to spacious Mediterranean style homes with room to grow.
Avid readers can check out a new book at the Nanini Library, while active young couples enjoy outdoor recreation at the Northwest YMCA Park. Residents also have access to convenient shopping from brand name retailers at Foothills Mall.
10. Summit
Key Stats:
- Residents under age 5: 8.2 percent
- Median home value: $81,100
The small town of Summit rounds out our list of the best Tucson suburbs for young couples with plenty of affordable ranch and adobe style homes for potential home buyers.
Summit’s residents enjoy a small town vibe less than 15 miles away from all the action in downtown Tucson. Residents with wanderlust or jobs that require travel are just minutes away from the Tucson International Airport.
Our Methodology
To create our list of the best Tucson suburbs for young couples, we took at look at the following important criteria:
Percentage of residents age 22-34
Percentage of residents married
Median household income
Median home value
Total crimes per 100k
High school graduation rate
Then, we ranked each Tucson suburb in the above categories and averaged the scores into one overall score. The suburbs with the lowest overall scores made up our 10 best Tucson suburbs for young couples.
Want to see how the other suburbs ranked? Check out the table below.
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