Why Live in Poets Square
Poets Square, located 5 miles east of downtown Tucson, is a small, community-focused neighborhood that gets its name from the streets named for famous writers like Poe and Whitman. The volunteer-led neighborhood association has planted over 80 trees and created rain gardens. Mid-20th-century ranch-style homes and bungalows are typical, and larger Spanish-inspired ranch-style homes are on the western border. Residents enjoy the proximity to the Broadway Village Shopping Center, located 3 miles west, which features small businesses and restaurants in Spanish Mission Revival-style buildings. Rocco’s Little Chicago offers deep-dish pizza nearby, and the Hungry Fox Restaurant is known for its jumbo cinnamon rolls. Park Place Mall is 2 miles away. Community events include an annual harvest block party, where people share homemade food, and the biannual Fourth Avenue Street Fair. Nearby, Hoffman and Linden parks offer playgrounds and scenic views of the Catalina Foothills. The larger Reid Park, 2 miles south, has bike trails, a zoo and a public golf course. Public transportation options include Tucson’s Sun Tran and Sun Express buses. The neighborhood experiences relatively little traffic, and many people opt to ride their bikes rather than drive or take the bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poets Square a good place to live?
Poets Square is a good place to live. Poets Square is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Poets Square is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Poets Square has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.2 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $77,891 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 43.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Poets Square are renters, with 70.3% of residents renting and 29.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Poets Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Poets Square neighborhood guide.
Is Poets Square, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Poets Square, AZ is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Poets Square?
The median home price in Poets Square is $397,400. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Poets Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Poets Square is $78K.
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Home Trends in Poets Square, AZ
On average, homes in Poets Square, Tucson sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Poets Square, Tucson over the last 12 months is $372,350, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$372,350
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$397,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
