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A park-side community for thrill-based activities
When a park is as densely laden with features as Santa Rita Park, one can safely assume its surrounding neighborhood will offer a variety of lifestyles commensurate with what the park has to offer. The south Tucson neighborhood of the same name certainly demonstrates this by offering a wide but affordable range of home prices and thrilling entertainment options that excite many. "This park serves the Santa Rita neighborhood and Armory Park neighborhood residents, and also residents of the City of South Tucson as one of the only park spaces available nearby," says Tucson Parks and Recreation Administrator Jasmine Chan.
Desert-style housing in the valley
The neighborhood is collection of residential streets boxed in by major roadways, all of which spread outward from a park near the center of the neighborhood. With its rigid and flat streets, most residents of Santa Rita Park can easily look west from their small front yard to catch a glimpse of Sentinel Peak, accenting a foreground of Spanish-style bungalows and adobes. But the neighborhood is not one of Tucson's busiest markets, so listings come few and far between. If a home buyer is able to snag a newly built property in the neighborhood, it is often for a price that is below Tucson's average for new builds and considerably below the national average. In general, homes in Santa Rita Park sell for anywhere between $160,000 and $500,000, depending on their amenities, size and year built.
A row of single-family, adobe homes in Santa Rita Park.
Rows of bungalows can be found in Santa Rita Park just near downtown Tucson.
A bungalow home in Santa Rita Park Arizona.
Santa Rita Park just outside downtown Tucson showcases classic Spanish Colonial architecture.
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Rental bikes for grocery runs
Getting from the house to the park without a car is possible but a bit difficult in the neighborhood. Most streets include a narrow sidewalk, while major roadways also often have a wide enough shoulder for cyclists, who are further accommodated with a TUGO rental station on 6th Avenue. There are also bus routes running on major roads in and around the neighborhood, which can be taken to the downtown area. But one will undoubtedly need a vehicle of some kind for grocery runs, as the nearest major outlets for such are Safeway and Food City, both at least 2 miles east.
Bike lanes and walking paths abound in the neighborhood of Santa Rita Park near downtown Tucson.
Busses are the primary source of public transportation for residents of Santa Rita Park Arizona.
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Block-after-block of Latin flavor
Fans of Latin cuisine are very well served in Santa Rita Park, which has a Mexican cantina or bakery on seemingly every other street corner. Empanadas or bolillo bread from Mendez Bakery and Tortillas or a bowl of albondigas soup from El Torero are just some of the dishes regularly sitting on tables packed with locals. Most popular dining and shopping locations are confined to the neighborhood's streets southwest of the park, especially along 22nd Street. That is where savvy locals go to pick up a holiday present from the Monsoon Chocolate Factory, whose gift shop sells award-winning chocolate bars, beverages and other confections. But when locals grow tired of their usual surroundings, downtown Tucson is at most 2 miles north, and development happening downtown is bringing even more entertainment options close to the neighborhood, such as Rocks and Ropes indoor rock climbing.
Santa Rita Skatepark located at provides kids an opportunity to drop-in and have fun.
Skateparks and slow pitch leagues
The most inseparable amenity from Santa Rita Park is its 22-acre namesake, located roughly in the center of the neighborhood, where locals often run into one another for competition and camaraderie. "There is an adult men’s slow pitch softball league that has played in Santa Rita Park for years, the baseball little league fields are very popular, and the occasional softball tournament is hosted at Santa Rita Park," says Chan. Thrill-seekers can head half a mile north for a dose of adrenaline at Premises Park Indoor BMX/Skatepark. But the park also has a public option for days with nice weather. "The skatepark is very popular and is one of the busiest in Tucson, which has a strong skateboarding community," says Chan.
Diverse schools with IB
Students in Santa Rita Park attend the Tucson Unified School District, which receives an overall Niche score of B-minus and has schools that offer several specialty courses, including a gifted program, AP classes and an International Baccalaureate program. Young students begin at either Borton Primary Magnet School, which earns a B-minus Niche score, or Safford K-8, which has a Niche score of C-minus. From there, students finish at Tucson Magnet High School, which has a Niche score of B and is among the most diverse schools in the district.
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Parks in this Area
Ochoa Park
Santa Rita Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
El Parque De Orlando Y Diego Mendoza
Jardin Cesar Chavez
Picnic Area
Parque De Orlando y Diego Mendoza
Picnic Area
Trails
Santa Rita Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard
Ochoa Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Tucson International
15 min drive
Bus
6th Av & 20th St
Bus
22nd St & 3rd Av
Bus
6th Av & 22nd St
Bus
4th Av & 25th St
Bus
10th Av & 23rd St
Bus
4th Av & 22nd St
Bus
22nd St & 10th Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Santa Rita Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Santa Rita Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Santa Rita Park, Tucson sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Rita Park, Tucson over the last 12 months is $412,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This brand-new duplex features a 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms Unit and a 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom unit, making it perfect for either investment or living in one unit and renting out the other one. It is perfectly Located less than 3 miles to U of A and 2 miles to downtown, Close to I-10, come see it before it is too late. Electric and Water meter for each unit.
Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with so much character inside and out! Custom gates with decorative metal privacy fencing, large covered patio, metal patio covers, and an extratall carport outside the home. Inside you will walk into an open floorplan with concrete floors, a breakfast bar area and dining area, and laundry room conveniently located off kitchen.Two spacious bedrooms and two updated
Own a place in one of the fastest redevelopment areas in the Country. Downtown Tucson and the surrounding area have seen tremendous investment via Rio Nuevo. These improvements have made the historic Barrio areas a hotbed of improvement. This particular bungalow leaves tremendous opportunity through its lot size and current siting of the home. The back half of the lot is ready for a potential
Welcome to your home away from home in the heart of Tucson. A thoughtfully designed fully furnished executive rental ideal for physicians, Professors, Medical Fellows and their families or friends. Just 1.5 miles from UoA, Downtown, 4 mile to Banner University Health Center. It’s more than a place to stay it’s a destination to recharge, reconnect and thrive. Nestled in a quiet historic
Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with so much character inside and out! Custom gates with decorative metal privacy fencing, large covered patio, metal patio covers, and an extra tall carport outside the home. Inside you will walk into an open floorplan with concrete floors, a breakfast bar area and dining area, and laundry room conveniently located off kitchen. Two spacious bedrooms and two
Charming 1-bed, 1-bath downstairs unit with updated kitchen, newer flooring, combo washer/dryer, and private backyard. Minutes from U of A, Downtown, Five Points, and I-19. Owner-managed for a more personal, transparent experience. Simple pricing: $32 app fee (includes background check), $100 pet fee (ESA exempt), $950 security deposit. Water, sewer, and trash included; tenant pays electric.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,339
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,303
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,497
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
102°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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