Tucson, AZ variant. This is a Tucson, AZ-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Tucson property tax runs about 0.79% of value - roughly $2,410/year on the $305,000 median home.
Property tax in Tucson
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.79% effective rate captures Tucson's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $305,000 median home that's $2,410/year ($201/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Tucson, AZ
Tucson applies Arizona state and local sales taxes, while its overall cost burden stays relatively modest.
Tucson offers moderate home prices for the Southwest.
Tucson's economy is shaped heavily by the University of Arizona along with aerospace and defense, with a below-average cost of living.
Worked example: $305,000 home
$305,000 × 0.79% = $2,410/year. A $600,000 Tucson home would owe about $4,740.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $305,000
- Median rent: $1,400/mo
- Median household income: $55,378
- Local sales tax: 8.7%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.79%
- Cost of living index: 92 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Tucson?
About 0.79% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Tucson home?
Roughly $2,410 per year.