Below Average CostNear National AverageContinental Elementary District (4416)
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Green Valley is a small city of 20,937 in Arizona, with a median household income of $57,785
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Green Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Green Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Green Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.3
Green Valley's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Green Valley costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Green Valley, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$240,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,131
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,785
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Green Valley's violent crime rate is 396.8 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
396.8 /100k
Property Crime
2614.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Green Valley is served primarily by Continental Elementary District (4416).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Green Valley, AZ
National Avg
School District
Continental Elementary District (4416)
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Green Valley sees average highs of 66.9°F in January
and 98.9°F in July,
with 13.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Green Valley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Green Valley roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $240,800 and median rent is $1,131/month.
Green Valley's violent crime rate is 396.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2614.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Green Valley are operated by Continental Elementary District (4416).
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Green Valley, AZ has a population of 20,937, a median household income of $57,785, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Green Valley averages 66.9°F in January and 98.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Green Valley, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 85614, 85622.
The population of Green Valley, Arizona is 20,937 with a median age of 73.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Green Valley: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $240,800, median household income $57,785, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Green Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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