Access to stable housing is a key determinant of health and well-being. Once an individual has the resources to afford shelter, the decision to rent or own comes to the fore. A prior feature article, Rent or Own? The Demographics...
Tucson’s single-family home prices increased by 11.0% in 2020 to $265,100. That was the fourth-fastest growth among peer Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in 2020. Despite the rapid growth in 2020, Tucson had a relatively low median home price when compared...
Have you ever wondered how your fellow business leaders, non-profits, elected officials, or engaged community members use the MAP Dashboard to make informed decisions? Throughout the year the Community Spotlight will highlight how members of the Southern Arizona community utilize...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work and travel. Will these changes become more permanent, or will we revert back to a pre-pandemic way of life? The Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey gives us a glimpse into how...
Research shows that children who attend a high-quality early education program enter grade school with enhanced pre-reading and basic math skills, a stronger vocabulary, and better socialization skills. In the Tucson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) during 2020, 41.6% of three-to-four-year...
There are many ways to evaluate economic performance. Three key dimensions are innovation, inclusion, and growth. Innovation is a key driver of economic progress. It generates new products and new ways of producing goods and services. One way to measure...
Have you ever wondered how your fellow business leaders, non-profits, elected officials, or engaged community members use the MAP Dashboard to make informed decisions? Throughout the year the Community Spotlight will highlight how members of the Southern Arizona community utilize...
It has been one year since the coronavirus pandemic began to impact the daily lives of school-age children across the U.S. In late-March of 2020, most states and school districts across the nation moved K-12 classes to online distance learning...
The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted more than 70% of small businesses statewide according to the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey . However, the overall sentiment regarding the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses improved significantly between...
Manufacturing is a large and important part of the Tucson economy. It generated 27,830 jobs and 13.8% of GDP in 2019. Wages were also high in this sector, at an average of $92,786 per worker, which was $22,866 above the...
