The Best Tucson, Arizona 55+ Communities for Singles

Twilight view of the community clubhouse at SaddleBrooke in Tucson, Arizona.
If you want to retire with other 55+ singles, check out these communities near Tucson.

Tucson, Arizona is home to a number of age-restricted communities that foster a welcoming environment for singles. With weekly happy hour events and singles clubs, today’s active adult communities make it easy for residents to meet new people and make lasting connections. Discover Tucson’s best age-restricted communities for singles.

Mid $300s - Low $1Ms

Interior view of the bar at SaddleBrooke in Tucson, Arizona.

SaddleBrooke is known for its lively social scene and resort-like amenities. This vibrant 40+ community is home to 4,589 residences, including single-family homes and attached homes. Development began in 1986 but new homes are still being added.

SaddleBrooke’s many amenities contribute to its singles-friendly environment. The MountainView Country Club is a 28,500 square-foot clubhouse that serves as the social hub of the community. Residents can mingle at the on-site bistro or work out with neighbors at the fitness facilities. There are also several hobby studios, two outdoor pools, a performing arts theater, sports facilities, and two 18-hole golf courses. With a full calendar of events, including a singles club that regularly meets up, it’s easy for residents to meet new people.

Low $400s - Low $1Ms

The outdoor patio at night at SaddleBrooke Ranch in Oracle, Arizona.

Like the original SaddleBrooke community, SaddleBrooke Ranch offers an energetic environment where singles feel welcomed. This gated 40+ gated community has 5,400 single-family homes 

With the 37,000-square-foot La Hacienda Club, the community provides a full schedule of activities. Residents can grab lunch with neighbors at the on-site restaurant, chat over a drink in the community’s brewery, or exercise in the fitness center and aerobics studio. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool, 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and a dog park. There are also many clubs that regularly meet up at SaddleBrooke Ranch, including a singles group, line dancing club, and happy hour events.

Mid $300s - Low $700s

Mountains surrounding the golf course at Sun City Oro Valley in Oro Valley, Arizona.

Sun City Oro Valley is a well-established community that appeals to modern active adults seeking a social lifestyle. The community is open to those aged 45+, and it consists of 2,488 single-family homes and attached homes.

Residents of Sun City Oro Valley have access to several recreation centers. Those who live an active lifestyle will enjoy the Mountain Vista Complex & Fitness Center. With fitness facilities, two outdoor pools, multiple sports courts, and an 18-hole golf course, residents can meet like-minded neighbors who embrace an active lifestyle. The community also has many meeting rooms for clubs and other activities. Residents frequently attend meet-ups for singles, dancing, dinner-and-show events, and more.

Mid $200s - High $300s

The Santa Catalina Mountains and Pusch Ridge as viewed from the Torolita Mountains near Marana, Arizona.

Active adults seeking a singles-friendly community in a smaller environment will feel right at home at Continental Ranch Sunflower. This 55+ community is home to 967 single-family residences. These low-maintenance homes come in 10 different floor plans.

At Continental Ranch Sunflower, residents can easily meet other single neighbors through on-site amenities and clubs. There is a fitness center, aerobics and dance studio, arts and crafts studio, a library, and a meeting room. Outdoor amenities include a pool and spa, tennis courts, bocce courts, putting green, and trails for walking and biking. With a large selection of clubs, residents can pursue their interests with like-minded neighbors. Popular meet-ups include a travel club, singles and friends club, bowling, hiking, and more.

High $200s - High $400s

Entrance to a community building at Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago in Vail, Arizona.

Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago offers affordably priced homes and a social scene that’s ideal for singles. Upon final build-out, this gated 50+ community will have 522 single-family homes, giving it a more intimate environment.

Residents love how easy it is to meet neighbors and make new friendships. The community’s 14,000-square-foot clubhouse serves as the social hub. Residents can work out with neighbors at the top-notch fitness center or enjoy a game of golf at the 18-hole course. The amenities continue with two swimming pools, walking and biking trails, an event lawn, and multiple courts for tennis, pickleball, bocce, and racquetball. Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago maintains a full activity schedule with clubs that appeal to singles, including casino trips, dance parties, movie nights, and weekly social hours.

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