Economy

How Much Do College Graduates Earn in Arizona, USA? Each year, the Arizona Board of Regents publishes a report on the in-state wages of graduates from Arizona’s public universities. The latest report, issued in March 2026, included wage data for...

Snapshot Report for Southern Arizona Cities, Towns, and Census-Designated Places The Arizona Communities Snapshot highlights 467 cities, towns, and census-designated places (CDPs) across Arizona, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates. These places...

Strategies to Expand Housing Access for Low-and Middle-Income Households in Southern Arizona Executive Summary Housing affordability has become an increasingly pressing challenge in Southern Arizona, particularly in Tucson. Home prices and population growth have outpaced local income gains, making it...

Southern Arizona Nonprofits Adapt to Funding Challenges Introduction Last fall, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) surveyed nonprofit organizations across the region to understand how government policy changes in 2025 impacted operations, funding, and service demand. This is the...

Explore the Tucson MSA's Progress Over the Past Decade This report measures the progress of Southern Arizona over the past decade. It highlights the region's strengths and identifies challenges. The MAP aims to measurably improve Southern Arizona through data-driven collective...

Measuring Progress and Inspiring Action in Tucson's Economy This report measures the progress of Southern Arizona's economy. It highlights the region's strengths and identifies areas that still require improvement. The MAP aims to measurably improve Southern Arizona through data-driven collective...

The Continuing Importance of Manufacturing in Tucson, Arizona MSA Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), supporting high-paying jobs and a strong local economy. In 2024, workers in Tucson’s manufacturing sector earned an average of $109,428...

Arizona’s nonprofit sector spans from tiny groups supporting local swim clubs to giant healthcare organizations with billions of dollars in annual revenue. As of February 2, 2024, the IRS listed 28,379 organizations in Arizona as tax exempt. In addition to...

Southern Arizona's Hispanic market This inaugural report of the Hispanic Market Outlook Southern Arizona was produced by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Telemundo Tucson. It contains information on spending patterns and consumer behavior of those with...