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Vail, AZ
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona.
Population
16,315
Land area
22.7sq mi
People per sq mi
719
ZIP codes
0
Vail and its ZIP codes
Vail at a glance
- Vail is about 11 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 49th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $130,904, 64% above the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $414,600 (5% above Arizona) and median rent is $2,057 a month.
Local data for Vail, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vail, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,904
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$414,600
Median rent
$2,057/mo
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,511), German Americans (2,481), Irish Americans (2,168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Vail.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,242
387,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.7B
FY 2026, $20,828 per person
How people get to work
Vail, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home20.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vail, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
2,563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,620
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 41°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vail, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Vail
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rincon ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 25.4 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 7.7 |
| TucsonCity | 11 mi | 242.2 |
| J-Six RanchettesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| MescalCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Tanque VerdeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 32.3 |
| SahuaritaTown | 18 mi | 31.7 |
| South TucsonCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| KleindaleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| BensonCity | 22 mi | 41.6 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 19.7 |
| Catalina FoothillsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 41.8 |
| Drexel HeightsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 19.2 |
| Elephant HeadCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.3 |
| Willow CanyonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vail, AZ in?
- Vail is in Pima County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Vail, AZ?
- About 16,315 people live in Vail, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vail?
- Nearby places include Rincon Valley (5.8 mi), Corona de Tucson (7.6 mi), Tucson (11 mi), J-Six Ranchettes (14 mi), Summit (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023