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Long history and strong community
The Amphitheater neighborhood, or Amphi for short, gets its name from one of the first settlers who noticed how the surrounding mountains made the neighborhood feel like an amphitheater. That was in 1877, and since then, Tucson has grown up around Amphi. Yet, for the working families who live here, sometimes for multiple generations, the Amphi Neighborhood Association is credited with infrastructure improvements and community events that have kept this neighborhood resilient to urban decay for over 25 years. “People in Amphi are close-knit and know what’s going on around them,” says Realtor Wes Stolsek with Omni Homes International. Stolsek has lived in Tucson for 45 years and sold real estate locally for the past 11 years. “These are good people who’ve often lived here their whole lives.” With a crime rate of 8, well over the U.S. average of 4, according to the CAP Index, neighbors looking out for each other is essential in this Tucson neighborhood.
Neighbors in Amphi can rely on each other, and get to know one another through community events.
Oracle Road borders Amphi, and is a hub for transportation and businesses.
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Midcentury and multi-family homes
Most single-family homes in Amphi were constructed in the midcentury or later and are uniquely Western or Southwestern in style. Ranch-style homes made of brick, some with adobe roofs and others with Spanish-style elements like red-tile roofs, line this neighborhood's sunbaked streets and sidewalks. “You’ll also find a lot of duplexes, triplexes and multi-unit properties in Amphi,” Stolsek says. “Whole families might be living on the same property.” Amphi is also a great place to buy an investment property, Stolsek says. Most homes are rented here. Regarding cost, properties sell for between $150,000 and $400,000, largely based on size.
Fun pops of color on homes are seen throughout the Amphi neighborhood.
Amphi residents can choose a variety of apartment styles depending on income.
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Parks in and near Amphi
Residents who want to spend time outdoors have access to Amphi Neighborhood Park off Navajo Road. This small city park offers swings, jungle gyms with slides, an open grassy area and a basketball court. To the west, Jacobs Park offers a line of covered playgrounds, numerous baseball and soccer fields, a public swimming pool and a dog park.
Jacobs Park has over 48 acres in Tucson, Arizona.
Amphi Neighborhood Park is a community space featuring practical amenities.
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Schools that reach higher
The public schools within Amphi received Cs from Niche. They include Prince Elementary, which features fine arts festivals, open houses and music performances for students and families. Amphitheater Middle offers a program for gifted and talented advanced students in the humanities, and Amphitheater High participates in Advance Placement and Cambridge Academy programs to prepare students for college and career success.
Prince Elementary School prides itself on the high level of diversity at this Amphi school.
Amphitheater High School cares for around 1,200 students each year in Amphi.
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Market days and book fests
Neighborhood events tend to be small and community-focused, such as Amphi Market Day, an artisans and farmers market held twice a year in March and November, with live music, food trucks, handmade goods and fresh produce. Another local free event in March is the Tucson Festival of Books held on the University of Arizona campus. The festival features 450 authors and presenters and welcomes 50,000 regional visitors. The purpose of the festival is to improve literacy rates among children and adults.
The 4th Avenue Street Fair is held bi-annually and is only minutes from the Amphi neighborhood.
The annual Tucson Festival of Books brings residents from Amphi to the UArizona Campus.
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Public transit in Tucson
Sun Tran provides local bus service in Tucson, and the city is highly bike friendly with 131 miles of car-free, shared-use bike paths. Interstate 10 is the closest highway, which travels through town and to Phoenix, over 100 miles north, and south to the Tucson International Airport, 11 miles away. Residents can also pick up an Amtrak train at the station downtown on North Toole Avenue.
Sun Tran serves the Amphi community across various main roads.
Aviation Highway runs parrel with Amtrak's Railroad, not far from the Amphi neighborhood.
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Good shopping and sweet treats
Amphi sits in Tucson’s midtown, which enjoys proximity to many restaurants, shopping centers and attractions. The Tucson Mall, for example, is less than 2 miles away. It’s a major shopping destination with Macy’s, Dillard’s and over 170 other stores and dining options. Next door, Funtasticks Family Fun Park features a water play area, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, laser tag and more. Downtown Tucson, the Historic Fourth Avenue and the University of Arizona are all within 4 miles. A little closer to home, Amy’s Donuts on East Fort Lowell Road has made fresh donuts daily since it opened in December 2013.
Amy's Donuts has served Tucson since 2017, and has dozens of unique choices.
Fun is near Amphi at Funtasticks Family Fun Park, offering indoor and outdoor activities.
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University of Arizona nearby
Just 4 miles from Amphi is the University of Arizona, the top Arizona public institution for research and development, with over 150 majors and an enrollment of nearly 47,000. "The university is the heart of Tucson," Stolsek says. "It's well-respected, with great law and medical schools, and has been around since the 1890s." As a Hispanic-serving institution, the university enrolls an undergraduate student body that is at least 25% Hispanic.
The University of Arizona has over 300+ majors and is quickly accessible from Amphi.
The University of Arizona mall is a fun place for events, and is a quick drive from Amphi.
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Parks in this Area
Jacobs Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Grills
Mitchell Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Volleyball
Limberlost Family Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Grills
Amphi Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Jacinto Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Laguna Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Tucson International
24 min drive
Bus
Stone & Roger
Bus
Prince & 218 E Prince Rd
Bus
Fort Lowell & 1st Av
Bus
Stone & Yavapai
Bus
Stone & Prince
Bus
Stone & Navajo
Bus
Prince & 1st Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Amphi
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Amphi Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Amphi, Tucson sell after 97 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Amphi, Tucson over the last 12 months is $255,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,690
Median Age
33
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,979
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$42,695
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
79.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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