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Oro Valley

town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Arizona
County: Pima
Type: Council-manager
Body: Oro Valley Town Council
Mayor: Joe Winfield
Vice mayor: Melanie Barrett
Town manager: Jeff Wilkins
Town council: List • Melanie Barrett • Mary Murphy • Harry Greene II • Joyce Jones-Ivey • Elizabeth Robb • Josh Nicolson • Joe Winfield
Total: 34.99 sq mi (90.63 km )
Land: 34.87 sq mi (90.32 km )
Water: 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km )
Elevation: 2,620.0 ft (798.57 m)
Density: 1,349.7/sq mi (521.13/km )
Time zone: UTC-7 ( MST (no DST ))
Zip codes: 85704, 85737, 85742, 85755
Fips code: 04-51600
Website: www .orovalleyaz .gov

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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 2020 census, the population of the town is 47,070, an increase from 29,700 in 2000. Dubbed the "Upscale Tech Mecca" of Southern Arizona by the Arizona Daily Star, 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 Phoenix, the state capital.

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.