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Oro Valley, AZ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Oro Valley
Looking for 55+ communities in Oro Valley? Oro Valley is a city in Southern Arizona with a culture of its own, as well as the conveniences of a nearby big city. It has a year…
Looking for 55+ communities in Oro Valley? Oro Valley is a city in Southern Arizona with a culture of its own, as well as the conveniences of a nearby big city. It has a year round hot, but milder climate than the rest of the state, as well as several golf courses and hiking trails. With Tucson only miles away, as well as all the local amenities needed, Oro Valley is a popular destination for active adults.
Climate & Geography
A northern suburb of Tucson, Oro Valley lies in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains. The Tortolita Mountains are just north of the town, while the vistas of the Tucson Valley are to the south. Although Oro Valley has a dry desert climate similar to neighboring Tucson, the higher elevation from the mountains cools down temperatures year round and there is less rainfall. Summers are long, dry, and hot, and winters are temperate and mild.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Retirees seeking outdoor recreation can find it in the many trails and golf courses in Oro Valley. Several parks offer hiking trails for beginners and experts, including Honey Bee Canyon Park, Naranja Park, and Big Walsh Trail. The city has over six golf courses as well, both private and public. The Oro Valley Aquatic Center, another popular outdoor area, is a competition-level facility with a 50-meter lap pool.
Residents can also enjoy the Oro Valley Farmers Market on Saturdays, as well as the Oro Valley Marketplace. Oro Valley Marketplace has brand-name stores as well as local boutiques and restaurants. Tucson is only six miles away with even more shopping and dining options.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Oro Valley’s cost of living is above average for both Arizona and the U.S. The biggest factor is housing, with utilities and transportation also above average. Groceries and health care are much lower than the U.S. average.
While Arizona does not tax Social Security benefits, it does fully tax other forms of retirement income. Property taxes in the state are lower than average, whereas sales taxes are higher, with Oro Valley having an 8.6 percent sales tax. Groceries and prescription medicine, however, are exempt from this tax.
Health Care
55+ communities in Oro Valley are part of the Tucson metro area which consistently ranks in the top 75 communities nationwide in Gallup’s Well-Being Index.
Oro Valley Hospital is rated by U.S. News as high performing, the No. 2 hospital in the Tucson area, and the No. 10 hospital in Arizona. In nearby Tucson, TMC Healthcare-Tucson and Northwest Medical Center-Tucson are the No. 1 and No. 3 hospitals in Tucson, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Oro Valley, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Oro Valley has 271 homes, the largest has 2488 homes, and the average communities consists of 1379 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Oro Valley. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Vistoso Village is a gated communities with 271 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Oro Valley stay on the market for around 373 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $407,218, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Sun City Oro Valley average around $431,613, while homes in Vistoso Village average around $382,823.
80 communities near Oro Valley
1,526 homes near Oro Valley
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,857 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,799 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,751 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,032 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,218 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,404 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,251 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,691 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|1 baths
|696 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,189 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,505 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,456 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|588 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,754 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,467 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,264 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,251 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,039 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,602 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,808 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,407 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,283 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,533 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,833 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,279 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,665 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,510 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,474 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,920 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,559 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,191 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,760 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,760 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,024 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,833 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,489 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,239 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,416 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,398 sq ft
|Gemini/Twin Home
Frequently Asked Questions
In Oro Valley, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Oro Valley has 271 homes, the largest has 2488 homes, and the average communities consists of 1379 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Oro Valley. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Vistoso Village is a gated communities with 271 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Oro Valley stay on the market for around 373 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $407,218, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Sun City Oro Valley average around $431,613, while homes in Vistoso Village average around $382,823.
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