Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town located 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tucson, Arizona, United States in Pima County. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town is 41,011, an increase from 29,700 in 2000 census. Dubbed the "Upscale Tech Mecca" of Southern Arizona by the Arizona Daily Star newspaper, Oro Valley is home to over 10 high tech firms and has a median household income nearly 50% higher than the U.S. median. The town is located approximately 110 miles (180 km) southeast of the state capital of Phoenix.
Oro Valley is situated in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains at the base of Pusch Ridge. The Tortolita Mountains are located north of the town, and vistas of the Tucson valley are to the south. The town occupies the middle Cañada del Oro Valley. Oro Valley hosts a large number of residents from around the US who maintain second or winter homes in the town.
The town hosted the 2006 Pac-10 Women's Golf Championships at the Oro Valley Country Club. Oro Valley Country Club was also the site for the 2006 Girl's Junior America's Cup, a major amateur golf tournament for the Western United States Annual events in Oro Valley include the Oro Valley Festival of the Arts, El Tour de Tucson bicycle race, the Tucson Marathon, the Cactus Speed Classic for inline skaters, and the Arizona Distance Classic.
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Beautiful views, retirement area, need to live near my Mom.
Most people in this area are elderly and retired, rich and relaxed. Therefore the neighborhood is very safe and very quiet. Not much to do except run, jog and or bike and of course walking.
Snow birds bring in different people from different states.
Based on the availability of housing for seniors and all the family oriented housing developments. I frequently visit the local parks and see a variety of age groups enjoying the parks.
Oro Valley is situated in a beautiful area of N.W. Tucson within close proximity to the Catalina mountains & Pusch Ridge. There is an abundance of resources, medical facility, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor activity.