Why Live in Santa Rita Park
Santa Rita Park in Tucson is a neighborhood centered around its namesake 22-acre park, offering a mix of Spanish-style bungalows and adobes that line the neighborhood’s flat, rigid streets. Most homes provide views of Sentinel Peak. Houses rarely hit the market and are often priced below the national median. While the neighborhood has bus routes and a TUGO rental station for cyclists, a vehicle is necessary for grocery shopping. The nearest stores are Safeway and Food City, both over 2 miles away. There are several restaurants and cantinas in Santa Rita Park, including Mendez Bakery and Tortillas and El Torero. More dining and shopping spots are along 22nd Street. Monsoon Chocolate Factory is a local favorite for holiday gifts. The titular Santa Rita Park is a hub for recreation, with amenities like basketball courts, playgrounds and ball fields. The nearby Premises Park Indoor BMX/Skatepark offers indoor recreation, but skaters also use the Santa Rita Park skatepark. Downtown Tucson, just 2 miles north, offers additional entertainment options, including Rocks and Ropes for indoor rock climbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Rita Park a good place to live?
Santa Rita Park is a good place to live. Santa Rita Park is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Santa Rita Park is a suburban neighborhood. Santa Rita Park has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.0 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $81,497 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 50.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Santa Rita Park are renters, with 56.7% of residents renting and 43.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Santa Rita Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Santa Rita Park neighborhood guide.
Is Santa Rita Park, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Santa Rita Park, AZ is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Santa Rita Park?
The median home price in Santa Rita Park is $318,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $63,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Santa Rita Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Santa Rita Park is $81K.
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Home Trends in Santa Rita Park, AZ
On average, homes in Santa Rita Park, Tucson sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Santa Rita Park, Tucson over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$289,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$318,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
41%
