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Harlan Heights

Harlan Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona

Pima County 85712

Neighborhood Reviews
3.2
$302,573 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Commercial suburb in eastern Tucson

Nestled between East Pima Street and East Speedway Boulevard, Harlan Heights offers tranquil suburban living with immediate access to nearby greenery at Morris K. Udall Park, mountainous hiking at Saguaro National Park East and world-class health care at Tucson Medical Center. Harlan Heights locals are met with a mix of residential subdivisions offering an at-ease southern Arizona lifestyle neighboring a bustling commercial corridor at Park Place Mall. Downtown Tucson is only 7 miles away from the community, however, residents rarely have to leave the area due to the seemingly endless amount of amenities nearby and made accessible by East Pima Street. “Harlan Heights offers residents modern amenities while maintaining the charm of the older neighborhood — Also, highly-rated healthcare and Park Place Mall are within walking distance,” says Tony Ray Baker, Certified Tourism Ambassador for Tucson and Realtor with RE/MAX Professionals.

A beautiful birds eye view of Harlan Heights with the Catalina Mountains in the background.
A beautiful birds eye view of Harlan Heights with the Catalina Mountains in the background.
Harlan heights is a commercial suburb with plenty of shopping and things to do.
Harlan heights is a commercial suburb with plenty of shopping and things to do.
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Tucsonan history and stunt shows at Trail Dust Town

Harlan Heights residents are just 2 miles from Morris K. Udall Park, which is known as a hotspot for cooling off at the pool and splash pad during the summer months, while the baseball and soccer playing fields attract kids of all ages year-round. For a quick 1 mile hike through a grove of saguaro and desert paths, locals head to Saguaro National Park East and wander down the Freeman Homestead Trail, where views of native Great Horned Owls are common. History lovers head to family-owned Trail Dust Town off of Tanque Verde Road for lessons on Tucsonan history, antique shops and the Pistoleros Wild West Stunt Show. Visitors can experience authentic Tucsonan dining options, train rides, a ferris wheel and a carousel for ticketed admission throughout the week.

The Pistoleros Wild West Show is Arizona’s best action-packed Western stunt show!
The Pistoleros Wild West Show is Arizona’s best action-packed Western stunt show!
Travel back in time to the wild wild west with the The Pistoleros at Trail Dust Town.
Travel back in time to the wild wild west with the The Pistoleros at Trail Dust Town.
Enjoy the Pistoleros Wild West Show at Trail dust town.
Enjoy the Pistoleros Wild West Show at Trail dust town.
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Mid-century homes and traditional brick ramblers

Harlan Heights features a range of housing options from traditional brick facade ranch styles and stucco bungalows to renovated mid-century modern homes. Most homes in Harlan Heights were built in the 1950s and 1960s, while some feature later construction from the early 2000s with larger floor plans, modern updates and multi-car garages. Harlan Heights boasts subdivisions with on-site RV parking in areas like Mountain View Acre Farms or others like Terra De Francisco without an HOA. With a median sales price of $262,000, price points here can range from the low $100,000s to upwards of the mid $500,000s depending on the age, size and location of the property. For example, a three-bedroom modern stucco bungalow costs around $130,000, while a four-bedroom ranch style with a brick facade and community RV parking can go for around $545,000. Homes on corner lots often feature more acreage and are subject to increased price points. Homes here often feature paved driveways and carports and are typically fronted by mid-sized yards with enough room for rock-and-cactus gardens. “Harlan Heights attracts first-time home buyers and small investors interested in the affordable and well-constructed homes within the area,” says Baker.

Traditional brick facade ranch-style homes are common in Harlan Heights.
Traditional brick facade ranch-style homes are common in Harlan Heights.
Stucco bungalows homes are common in Harlan Heights.
Stucco bungalows homes are common in Harlan Heights.
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Shopping at Park Place Mall

Residents here shop at Park Place Mall, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, like Dillard’s, Old Navy and Forever 21. While groceries and other everyday essentials are available off of East Tanque Verde Road at stores like Albertsons, Target and CVS Pharmacy. When dining in the area, locals head to family-owned Wings and Rice for Japanese-style katsu and chicken wings or visit TakaMatsu for authentic Korean barbeque and sushi combinations that have been serving the community since 1995. For craft beer and American classics, head to Serial Grillers which started as a food truck in 2012 and is run by two brothers born and raised in Tucson.

Shop to your heart's content at Park Place Mall.
Shop to your heart's content at Park Place Mall.
Shop to your heart's content at Park Place Mall.
Shop to your heart's content at Park Place Mall.
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Education within Tucson Unified School District

Students in the Harlan Heights area can attend schools like Hudlow Elementary, Dodge Traditional Magnet School and Catalina High School, all three of which earned a ranking of C or higher from the educational review site, Niche. Hudlow Elementary School serves around 200 students and offers a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, while Dodge Traditional Magnet School serves around 400 students from Grade 6 through Grade 8. Catalina High School is known for its robust career and technical education program where students can earn school credit in key trade disciplines. Private institutions like Desert Christian School and The Gregory School are also common here. For higher education opportunities, residents look to the nearby University of Arizona (UA), just 6 miles from Harlan Heights.

Students can attend Catalina High in Harlan Heights.
Students can attend Catalina High in Harlan Heights.
Students can attend Hudlow Elementary School.
Students can attend Hudlow Elementary School.
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Acclaimed healthcare at Tucson Medical Center

Located off East Grant Road, Harlan Heights residents are within 2 miles of Tucson Medical Center (TMC). TMC is recognized as the 2022-23 Best Hospital in the Tucson metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital provides emergency, pediatric and intensive care and specializes in women’s, cardiovascular, orthopedic, neuroscience and senior services. Its broad range of services makes it especially popular for those needing long-term care within the general Tucson area.

The highly renowned Tucson Medical Center is just 2 miles away from Harlan Heights.
The highly renowned Tucson Medical Center is just 2 miles away from Harlan Heights.
The highly renowned Tucson Medical Center is just 2 miles away from Harlan Heights.
The highly renowned Tucson Medical Center is just 2 miles away from Harlan Heights.
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Transportation around Harlan Heights

Residents in Harlan Heights are primarily car-dependent and rely on East Pima Street and East Speedway Boulevard for easy access to neighboring areas like Avondale and Pantano Vista. Residents seeking public transit options can take the SunTran, monitored by the Arizona Department of Transportation, for trips toward downtown Tucson free for all riders. Harlan Heights riders can start their ride on bus route 5, which operates along East Pima Street. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Tucson International Airport is only 12 miles away from Harlan Heights.

There's plenty of public transportation are Harlan Heights.
There's plenty of public transportation are Harlan Heights.
Sun Tran busses have many routes through Harlan Heights.
Sun Tran busses have many routes through Harlan Heights.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tucson International

22 min drive

Bus

Craycroft & Lee

Bus

Wilmot & Fairmount

Bus

Speedway & Alamo

Bus

Speedway & Sahuara

Bus

Craycroft & Fairmount

Bus

Wilmot & Lee

Bus

Pima & Rook

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 10 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
4/15/2015 Niche Review
I sometimes see a helicopter spot-light flying around the neighborhood, beaming down on streets and houses.
1.0 Niche User
12/18/2014 Niche Review
Employment is low, not very many jobs, most people work retail, office or call center.jobs.
4.0 Niche User
4/15/2015 Niche Review
A lot of good bars and bar food
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Harlan Heights US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$296,000
Median Single Family Price
$310,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$316,450
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
549
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,946
On par with the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,623

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,585
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$41,982
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,691

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
32.3%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.4%
Below the national average
65.1%

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®

85 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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