Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) A+
Ike's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bentley's Breakfast
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Einstein Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Scoop
Coffee Shop
Caffé Lucé
Coffee Shop
The Scented Leaf
Coffee Shop
Espresso Art
Coffee Shop
Woops!
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Slot Canyon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Raging Sage
Coffee Shop
Cartel Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Time Market
Coffee Shop
Epic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
néktər
Coffee Shop
Chocolate Iguana
Coffee Shop
Seven Cups
Coffee Shop
Café Zopé
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ni Hao Tea
Coffee Shop
Gemstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
John P. Schaefer Center for Creative Photography
Art Gallery
Museum of Art
Museum
Hillenbrand Stadium
Stadium
Eller Theater
Theatre Arts
Arizona State Museum
Museum
Arizona History Museum
Museum
Arizona State Museum South
Museum
McKale Memorial Center
Stadium
Postal History Foundation
Museum
Mr. Heads Gallery
Art Gallery
Butterfly Mural
Attraction
Old Pueblo Trolley Barn
Museum
Goddess of Agave
Attraction
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Museum
Solar Culture
Art Gallery
The Drawing Studio
Theatre Arts
Club Congress
Nightclub
Rialto Theatre
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Cinema
Unscrewed Theater
Theatre Arts
Ignite Sign Art Museum
Museum
Loft Cinema
Cinema
Unknown Name
Cinema
The Screening Room
Cinema
Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dirtbags
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
IQ
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
WXYZ Lounge
Bar
Smoothie Factory
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
On Deck
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Red's Smokehouse and Tap Room
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Gentle Ben's Brewing Company
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Student Union Memorial Center
Community Centre
YogaOasis Central
Gym
Blacklidge Community Center
Community Centre
Wildcat Crossfit
Gym
FIT Studio
Gym
Yoga Oasis
Gym
Tucson Indian Center
Community Centre
Armory Park Center
Community Centre
Hellenic Community Center
Community Centre
Frances McClelland Leadership Center
Community Centre
Yoga Connection
Gym
Santa Rosa Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Clubhouse
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
DNA Personal Training
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Woops!
Bakery
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Rincon Market
Grocery Store
Food Conspiracy Co-op
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Johnny Gibson's Downtown Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
17th Street Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Baguette French Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Estrella Bakery
Bakery
Dolce Pastello Cakes
Bakery
Babylon Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Mendez Bakery and Tortillas
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Sandyi Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (1) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Sculpture Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
The Main Mall
Park
The Main Mall
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Waverly Circle Park
Park
Highland Quad
Park
Geronimo Center
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Tahoe Park
Park
Grant and Campbell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Catalina Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) A+
G's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Kingdom Textbooks
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Arizona Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Books
Verizon
Electronics
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Buffalo Exchange
Clothing
Boutique 8•1•6
Clothing
Pitaya
Clothing
Dress Code
Clothing
Urban Outfiters
Clothing
Grand Central
Clothing
Blades
Hairdresser
Asurion Phone & Tech Repair
Electronics
Highland Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Nationwide Vision
Optician
Fair Wheel Bikes
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Mall
RC Bicycles
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Re-Cycle-Tucson
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Richland Heights West (A+)

2. Shaheen Estates (A+)

3. Barrio Santa Rosa (A+)

4. Richland Heights East (A+)

5. Campbell-Grant (A+)

commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in North University.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Helen Street & Warren Avenue
Transit Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Park/Drachman
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Park/Drachman
Bus Stop
Speedway/Olive Underpass
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
2nd Street & Highland Avenue
Transit Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
2nd Street & Highland Avenue
Transit Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Park/Elm
Bus Stop
Speedway/Campbell
Bus Stop
2nd Street & Cherry Avenue
Transit Stop
Park/Elm
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Miles East West (A+)

2. Alvernon Heights (A+)

3. Hedrick Acres (A+)

4. Cabrini (A+)

5. Northwest (A+)

cost of living C-

The cost of living in North University is 122/100 - which is 21% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Drexel Park (A+)

2. Julia Keen (A+)

3. Rose (A+)

4. Alvernon Heights (A+)

5. San Ignacio Yaqui (A+)

crime F

North University crime rates are 2,997 per 100k, which is 20% higher than Arizona
Property Crime
2,477 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
520 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Armory Park (B-)

2. Barrio Viejo (B-)

3. Bear Canyon (B-)

4. Blenman-Elm (B-)

5. Broadmoor-Broadway (B-)

employment F

The median income in North University is $42,558 - which is 17% lower than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$42,558 F
Unemployment Rate
5.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Houghton (A+)

2. Rita Ranch (A+)

3. Civano (A+)

4. Mesquite Ranch (A+)

5. Rillito (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
Hospital
Leon Levy Cancer Center
Clinic
Sydney E. Salmon Building
Clinic
Anesthesiology
Doctor
University of Arizona Police
Police
Saint Luke’s Home
Nursing Home
Unknown Name
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Campus Health
Doctor
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Tucson Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tucson Police Department
Police
Tucson Fire Department
Fire Station
Carol McGonigle, DDS
Dentist
Arizona State Highway Patrol
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Banner Urgent Care
Clinic
El Rio Health Cherrybell
Clinic
Leber Orthodontics
Dentist
Desert Dental
Dentist
El Rio Health Children's Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Broadway-Northeast (A+)

2. Dodge Flower (A+)

3. El Gheko (A+)

4. El Montevideo (A+)

5. Glenn Heights (A+)

housing C+

North University home prices are $319,833 - which is 81% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$319,833 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
7.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Ironwood Ridge (A+)

2. Rita Ranch (A+)

3. Midvale Park (A+)

4. Julia Keen (A+)

5. Bravo Park Lane (A+)

schools A+

The North University graduation rate is 94% - which is 14% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (0) A
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
Al Huda Islamic School
Jefferson Park Elementary School
International School Of Tucson
Mansfeld Middle Magnet School
First Southern Christian School
Second Street Childrens School
Sam Hughes Elementary
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Roskruge Bilingual Elementary School - Closed
Paulo Freire Freedom School - University
Pima Partnership Academy
Imago Dei Middle School
Miles-Exploratory Learning Center
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Mexicayotl Academy
Blenman Elementary School
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Agave Middle And High School
Helen Keeling Elementary School
Downtown Alternative High School
Paulo Freire Freedom School - Downtown
Highland Free School
Cragin Elementary School
Doolen Middle School
High Schools (0) F
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Pcjted - Tucson High School
Tucson Magnet High School
Salpointe Catholic High School
Ha:San Preparatory & Leadership School
Pima Partnership School The
Saca Online
Southern Arizona Community High School
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Alternative Computerized Education (Ace) Charter High School
Amerischools Academy - Country Club
Agave Middle And High School
Project More High School
Pcjted - Project More
City High School
Presidio School
Veritas Academy Of Tucson
Pcjted - Catalina High School
Catalina High School
Arizona College Prep Academy
Southeast Region
Basis Tucson Primary
Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Nosotros Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mountain View (A+)

2. Hedrick Acres (A+)

3. Catalina Vista-Blenman-Elm (A+)

4. Poets Square (A+)

5. Northwest (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Campus Farm (A+)

2. Rita Ranch (A+)

3. Saint Cyrils (A+)

4. Menlo Park (A+)

5. Bear Canyon (A+)

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  • North University has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • North University crime rates are 28% lower than the Tucson average
  • Cost of living in North University is 20% higher than the Tucson average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North University? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Sculpture Garden
      Unknown Name
      The Main Mall
      The Main Mall
      Jefferson Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      John P. Schaefer Center for Creative Photography
      Museum of Art
      Hillenbrand Stadium
      Eller Theater
      Arizona State Museum
      Arizona History Museum
      Arizona State Museum South
      McKale Memorial Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Dirtbags
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      Jack in the Box
      Steak 'n Shake
      Papa John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North University? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in North University.
      Drive to Work
      37%

      40% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      23%

      21% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North University? The cost of living in North University is 122/100 - which is 21% higher than Arizona.
      North University
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Tucson
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in North University? North University crime rates are 2,997, which are 20% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      2,997 per 100k people

      29% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in North University? The median income in North University is $42,558 which is 17% lower than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $42,55823% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,24656% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North University a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Mary's Hospital
      Tucson Medical Center
      Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
      Banner University Medical Center Tucson
      Banner - University Medical Center South
      Saint Joseph's Hospital
      Cornerstone Hospital of Southeastern Arizona
      Arizona Cancer Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Campus Health
      Evan Kligman, MD
      codac
      Copperstate OBGYN
      Anesthesiology
      Associates in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      Urgent Care
      Tristan Berry, M.D.

      C+ Housing

      What are North University home prices? North University home prices are $319,833 - which is 81% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $319,83373% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,18725% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      16%

      75% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does North University have good schools? The North University graduation rate is 94% - which is 14% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is North University a good place to live? North University has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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