In 2016, approximately 12.6% of Arizonans had a disability. The percentage of the population with a disability in Arizona was nearly identical to that of the U.S. (See Table 1 below which provides population characteristics for individuals with a disability...
It will come as no surprise to regular MAP Dashboard visitors that the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) does comparatively well when it comes to four-year college attainment. In fact, in 2016 the Tucson MSA outpaced the U.S., and many...
Did you know that the MAP explores race and ethnicity data across a wide selection of indictors? The list is long and includes Median Household Income , College Major , Educational Attainment , High School Graduation Rates , Student Achievement...
In the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the median home price rose by 4.1% in 2016. The median price, at $190,400, was relatively low compared to peer western MSAs (Figure 1). To learn more about Tucson’s home prices visit the...
The Tucson MSA is adding jobs, residents, and income. While the preliminary employment estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggest little or no growth so far this year, it is likely that subsequent revisions to the data...
In 2016 the median sales price of existing single-family homes in the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was $190,400. When compared across 12 western metropolitan areas, Tucson had one of the lowest median home prices, with only El Paso and...
Have you ever wondered how affordable housing is in Tucson? Now you can find out on the MAP Dashboard. The MAP recently released the Housing Affordability indicator that calculates the share of homes sold that are affordable to those earning...
In 2015, 76.6% of Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) commuters cited driving alone as their primary means of transportation to work. Carpooling was second at 9.9%, and working at home was third at 4.6%. The prevalence of single-occupant vehicle usage...
Did you know that Arizona’s top two trading partners are Mexico and Canada? Further, since 2002 the dollar value of Arizona’s exports to Mexico and Canada have increased rapidly, rising by 147%. Many economists believe that the North American Free...
Tourism is a key economic driver of the state of Arizona. In 2016, it was the leading export industry in Arizona according to the Arizona Office of Tourism. Additionally, it directly supported nearly 185,000 jobs during that same year. The...