Greater Phoenix, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Oracle, AZ
$509,950Median list
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About Oracle
Oracle is a mountain-valley community in Pinal County at about 4,500 feet elevation in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, north of Tucson. With roughly 3,000–3,600 residents, it grew as a ranching and mining town and is now a quiet arts and retiree community known for its cool summer temperatures, the 1901 Oracle Union Church (shown in the Commons photo below), the 1880 Acadia Ranch Museum (shown in the Commons photo below), Oracle State Park, and Biosphere 2 just south of town. The Mt. Lemmon Highway continues through Oracle to the backside of Mount Lemmon.
Home prices in Oracle
The median list in Oracle is $509,950.
Top places in Oracle
- Acadia Ranch Museum at 825 E. Mt. Lemmon Highway (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Oracle State Park — desert grassland with the Kannally Ranch House.
- Biosphere 2 — the research facility just south of Oracle.
- The Mt. Lemmon backside road up the Santa Catalinas.
- 2 O'Clock Hill — overlook of central Oracle.
Commuting from Oracle
- Arizona Highway 77 south toward Tucson, then I-10; or north via Winkelman/Kearny to Florence — both are long hauls.
- Approximate drive to downtown Phoenix: ~1.5–2 hours (approximately 100 miles; approximate).
Oracle FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oracle, AZ?
The median list in Oracle is $509,950. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Oracle, AZ?
Arizona Highway 77 south toward Tucson, then I-10; or north via Winkelman/Kearny to Florence — both are long hauls.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.