Posted in Arizona
November 06, 2017
This Small City In Arizona Was Just Named One Of The Best To Live In
We love learning whenever Arizona makes the news but especially when it’s positive news that shows the best side of our state. That’s why we’re pleased to learn that Oro Valley, a suburb of Tucson, was named one of the best small cities in the nation by Wallet Hub.
Other Arizona cities that made the list? Florence, Marana, Sahuarita, and Maricopa help round out the top five in the state!
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Earlier this year, Oro Valley was named the sixth safest city in Arizona with an average violent crime rate of 0.64 per 1,000 residents. With a population of approximately 41,000, that’s pretty good!
Just 5.3% of Oro Valley’s residents live below the federal poverty level, which is lower than many other cities in the state.
On top of the low number of residents living below the poverty level, Oro Valley has a pretty good median household income that is approxiately $12,000 above the U.S. median household income.
More than 97% of the city’s residents hold a high school diploma or higher, while 50.6% posess a bachelor’s degree.
Oro Valley isn’t the only place in the state deemed one of the best. Last year, Bisbee was named the best historic small town in the nation. You can read more about it in This Historic Small Town In Arizona Is The Best In The Nation.
