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MAP Survey: Infrastructure and Education Indicators in Tucson, Arizona MSA Help the MAP Team Select the Most Important Infrastructure and Education Indicators to Track The MAP Dashboard is currently in the process of evaluating the education and infrastructure indicators that...

Circular Bioeconomy in Tucson, Arizona MSA Population growth, climate change, and urbanization present significant challenges for economies with limited natural resources. Governments around the world, at all levels, are developing strategies for more efficient and more sustainable resource use. One...

Housing Affordability Bounces Back From Record Lows in Tucson, Arizona MSA Housing affordability improved in the first quarter of 2023 for the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and many of its peers. Tucson ranked second, just behind Albuquerque, with 46.8%...

The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Tucson, Arizona MSA The ability to respond to health threats and support health-promoting behaviors is essential for local, state, and federal stakeholders. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, lung diseases...

Have you ever wondered how your fellow business leaders, non-profits, elected officials, or engaged community members use the MAP Dashboard to make informed decisions? Throughout the year, the Community Spotlight will highlight how members of the Southern Arizona community utilize...

Estimating the Cost of a House in Tucson, Arizona MSA Have you ever wondered how much house you can afford? Households that spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing-related expenses are considered housing cost-burdened . In 2021...

In 2022, Housing Affordability Declines in Tucson, Arizona MSA Tucson’s home prices have increased rapidly over the past few years, far outpacing income gains. Combined with spiking mortgage interest rates, this has resulted in plummeting housing affordability across the nation...

Housing Cost Burden Report for Southern Arizona Cities, Towns, and Census-Designated Places In 2021, the percentage of housing cost-burdened households varied widely among Southern Arizona communities, ranging from a low of 15.7% to a high of 50.9%. This article provides...