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Vail, AZ Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Vail home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
12,982
Population Estimate
$236,748
Median Home Value
96.2%
Employment Rate
36.1%
Bachelor's Degree+

Vail City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Vail home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Frankie Flanders

As a fifth-generation Arizonan and full-time resident, I understand the appeal of Vail, Arizona, as a growing and vibrant community. Located just southeast of Tucson, Vail offers the perfect balance of suburban convenience and rural tranquility. With its excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and proximity to the stunning Rincon and Santa Rita Mountains, Vail is an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. The real estate market here is thriving, offering a variety of options from modern homes to spacious properties. Let my local expertise guide you in finding the perfect home in this beautiful and rapidly growing area.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$211
Median Listing Price$408,125
Median Days on Market72
Active Listings218
New Listings72
Total Listings (Active + Pending)319
Avg Listing Price$486,424
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-0%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-0%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.32
Family Dual Income58
Median Household Income$85,927
Median Individual Income$38,809
Home Ownership90.6%
Home Value$236,748
Median Rent$1,445
Rent Burden31.8%
Poverty4.9%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED5.6%
  • Highschool Education17.5%
  • Some College40.7%
  • Bachelors Degree25.6%
  • Graduate Degree10.5%
  • Total College or Above36.1%
  • Stem Degree39.8%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.7%
  • Female51.3%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married65.9%
  • Divorced9.0%
  • Never Married20.9%
  • Widowed4.2%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityVail
State IDAZ
Population12,982

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1828.5%
19–2910.7%
30–3912.1%
40–4912.5%
Age Group% of Population
50–5916.3%
60–6911.8%
70–795.7%
80+2.1%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation63.7%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
Disabled9.4%

ETHNICITY

White87.5%
Black1.9%
Asian3.0%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other3.9%
Multiple3.2%

OTHER

Hispanic17.9%
Limited English1.1%
Health Uninsured4.3%
Veteran14.9%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Vail, AZ a good place to buy a house?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Vail, AZ housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Vail, AZ?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Vail, AZ?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Vail, AZ?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Vail, AZ?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Vail, AZ for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Vail, AZ?

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  10. What should I know before moving to Vail, AZ?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Vail, AZ

Stratton Group Keller Williams Integrity Firs

Stratton Group Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

Tucson, AZ

5.0 (55 reviews)

17 Years of Experience

Tyler Lopez

Lopez Newton REALTORS Long Realty Company

Tucson, AZ

5.0 (83 reviews)

15 Years of Experience

Team Integrity

Keller Williams Southern Arizona

Tucson, AZ

5.0 (263 reviews)

14 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Vail, AZ

Get to know neighborhoods in Vail, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Rancho Del Lago

    Rancho del Lago ↗

    Median asking price
    $279,995
    / sq ft
    $199
    Active listings
    43
    properties in discovery sample
    276
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8/10 · 4 schools

  • Sycamore Canyon

    Sycamore Canyon ↗

    Median asking price
    $233,250
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    10
    A

    Nearby schools · estimated

    8/10 · 2 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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