Why Live in Keeling
Keeling, a small residential neighborhood located 3 miles north of downtown Tucson, features affordable housing options and a community focused on self-improvement. The Keeling Neighborhood Association, established in 1993, collaborates with local organizations and the city council to unify residents through volunteer clean-ups and annual events. Housing in Keeling includes midcentury bungalows and Pueblo-style homes with adobe exteriors, as well as 1970s ranch-style duplexes with brick and stucco facades. The neighborhood's grid layout features narrow, cracked sidewalks that lead to Keeling Elementary School. Keeling is served by Tucson Unified School District, which has a moderate overall rating. The neighborhood is accessible via Interstate 10, located 3 miles west, and Tucson Sun Tran buses that stop along East Fort Lowell. Local amenities include Mario’s Pizza Tucson, Gandhi Cuisine of India, Fry’s grocery store, and Tucson Mall, which is 3 miles north. Residents enjoy the Keeling Community Garden and Keeling Desert Park, with plans for playground renovations by 2025. Mansfield Park, a mile south, offers a basketball court, soccer field, and community classes at the Donna R. Liggins Center. Keeling participates in Cyclovia, a biannual car-free event, and activities at Differently Abled Entertainment, located a mile south. While the neighborhood faces some challenges, community policing efforts and initiatives like The Homing Project aim to address safety and homelessness issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keeling a good place to live?
Keeling is a good place to live. Keeling is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Keeling is a suburban neighborhood. Keeling has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.4 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $46,410 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 35.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Keeling are renters, with 73.5% of residents renting and 26.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Keeling can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Keeling neighborhood guide.
Is Keeling, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Keeling, AZ is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Keeling?
The median home price in Keeling is $1,013,540. If you put a 20% down payment of $202,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $225K a year to afford the median home price in Keeling. The average household income in Keeling is $46K.
What are the best public schools in Keeling?
The best public schools that serve Keeling are:
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Home Trends in Keeling, AZ
On average, homes in Keeling, Tucson sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Keeling, Tucson over the last 12 months is $1,013,540, up 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,013,540
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,013,540
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$579
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$1,013,540
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
32%