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A small Tucson community unified by local projects and events
The small residential neighborhood of Keeling, set 3 miles north of downtown Tucson, offers lots of area-affordable housing and a community driven to improve itself. “When I first went to an association meeting, I heard about the improvements they’re doing here and was like, ‘These people seem to care about what’s going on around us,’” says Jonni Campbell, now President of the Keeling Neighborhood Association and a Tucson native of 8 years. Since the association’s inception in 1993, it's partnered with local organizations and the city council to unify neighbors through volunteer clean-ups, annual events and various projects designed to combat housing issues.
Keeling is centrally located in Tucson and offers quick, nearby dining and shopping.
A Little Free Library in Keeling serves as a community focal point for all ages.
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Midcentury homes and duplexes in Keeling
Homes in Keeling are generally more affordable than those in nearby areas like Jefferson Park and Amphi. Sometimes seen as investment opportunities, midcentury bungalows and Pueblo-style homes with adobe exteriors range from $140,000 to $275,000; these homes feature short, gravel driveways and tiny, gated front entrances lined with beavertail cacti. Ranch-style duplexes from the 1970s that have brick and stucco facades range from $300,000 to $475,000; surrounded by palm trees, these properties are set on gravel lots with room for RV parking. Laid out on a grid, the neighborhood’s residential streets are lined with narrow, cracked sidewalks that pass art-covered buildings and lead to local Helen Keeling Elementary School.
Many homes in Keeling have fences, or small retainer walls for a sense of privacy.
Keeling has a large mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments.
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Easy commute to downtown Tucson
Interstate 10 is about 3 miles west of Keeling, and once on I-10, downtown Tucson is a roughly 3-mile drive north. Tucson Sun Tran buses regularly stop along the major thoroughfare of East Fort Lowell, which forms Keeling's northern border. Many residents walk or bike to get around the community, and bikers can head 3 miles west to connect with the 137-mile-long Chuck Huckelberry Loop. St. Mary’s Hospital is 4 miles south, and Tucson International Airport is a 12-mile drive south via I-10.
Sun Tran stops every few minutes along main roads surrounding Keeling.
Most Keeling residences are either single-family homes or townhomes.
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Unique student clubs at Amphitheater High
The neighborhood is served by the city’s largest school district, Tucson Unified, which is rated an overall B-minus by Niche. Kids can start at the C-rated Helen Keeling Elementary (named for the school’s first principal from the 1930s) and continue to the C-rated Amphitheater Middle. Rated a C-plus, Amphitheater High is known for its unique student clubs like American Sign Language and Ukulele. It’s also the only school in Tucson to offer the unique Cambridge Academy program, which employs a University of Cambridge curriculum and allows qualifying students to graduate after their sophomore year with guaranteed admittance to local community colleges.
Helen Keeling Elementary School serves grades K-5 in Tucson, Arizona.
Amphitheater High School serves grades 9-12 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Cheesy pizza and authentic Indian cooking near the neighborhood
Half a mile south of Keeling, locals can grab New York-style cheesy slices from Mario’s Pizza Tucson, open here for 40 years running. About a mile north, Gandhi Cuisine of India offers a massive buffet that includes lamb masala and samosas. “It’s my favorite Indian food in town,” Campbell says. “The outside isn’t really dressed up, but the inside is beautiful.” Near the neighborhood’s southern border, locals grocery shop at Fry’s, and folks can find gently used furniture and fashion at the nearby Goodwill and Just Cause Thrift Shop. Tucson Mall—the largest in the city—is a 3-mile drive north, featuring dozens of big-box retail options and department stores like Dillard’s and Macy’s.
Serving pizza since 1979, Mario's Pizza in Keeling offers up delicious slices.
Gandhi Cuisine of India offers a fresh buffet in a stunning setting in Keeling.
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Stopping by the Keeling Community Garden
Residents' homes are within walking distance of the Keeling Community Garden, which has 20 in-ground plots where neighbors work together growing organic vegetables and flowers. At the nearby, half-acre Keeling Desert Park, folks can stroll the paved path and rest on benches next to cacti plantings and whimsical statues of cowboy-themed reptiles; by 2025, the Tucson Delivers Parks and Connections bond program aims to renovate the park's playground and add more shady spots. The 20-acre Mansfield Park is a mile drive south and features a basketball court for pickup games, and a soccer field where local youth Ultimate Frisbee teams practice; the park’s Donna R. Liggins Center offers community classes for senior adults, including Tai Chi and dominos.
Mansfield Park has plenty of green space for people to walk their dogs under shade trees.
The Keeling Desert Park offers a relaxing spot tucked in between homes.
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Partying and mingling at the car-free Cyclovia
Every April and October since 2004, Keeling residents have been participating in Cyclovia, a car-free event dubbed “Tucson’s biggest block party.” Each Cyclovia takes place in a different downtown neighborhood (such as Amphi or Lost Barrio), closing down several streets and letting thousands of visitors freely ride their bikes and scooters, shop at local food trucks and local businesses, and break out those dance moves. A mile south of Keeling, the art-centered nonprofit Differently Abled Entertainment regularly hosts Friday Night Karaoke and stages monthly plays at its community theater.
Glenn Street is popular with Keeling bicyclists for it's reduced traffic.
Keeling residents thrive with no HOA fees, and freedom to control their own property.
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Working together to combat crime in Keeling
Keeling has a CAP Index Crime Score of 7 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4, and property crimes like burglary and motor vehicle theft are common; Campbell says neighborhood leaders work closely with the Tucson Police Department to keep people alert and safe through community policing. Campbell also says that while homelessness is a rising issue within the area, early 2024 saw city nonprofit The Homing Project erect 15 tiny homes on an acre of land near Keeling’s western border to serve as temporary housing. “When you have enough people who are willing to see things through the tough times, things get better,” Campbell says.
In Keeling, residents are diverse, with artwork throughout the community expressing this.
Keeling is rated higher for crime than many other neighborhoods, but TPD is working with locals.
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Parks in this Area
Mitchell Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Volleyball
North 6th Ave Dog Park Tucson Az
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Mansfield Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
Amphi Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Laguna Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Tucson International
23 min drive
Bus
Fort Lowell & Geronimo
Bus
Fort Lowell & Stone
Bus
1st Av & Jacinto
Bus
Stone & Glenn
Bus
Stone & Jacinto
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Keeling
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Keeling, Tucson sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Keeling, Tucson over the last 12 months is $261,200, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
4,393
Median Age
33
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,322
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$46,410
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.3%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
92/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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