Tucson metro, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Sahuarita, AZ
About Sahuarita
Sahuarita is an incorporated town about 20 miles south of Tucson in the Santa Cruz Valley, framed by the Santa Rita Mountains. One of Arizona's fastest-growing communities, it is built around large master-planned neighborhoods — Rancho Sahuarita, Quail Creek, and Madera Highlands — with pecan orchards and a working copper mine at its edges. Median listing price: $359,900 (Realtor.com, September 2026; read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Sahuarita
The median list in Sahuarita is $359,900.
Top places in Sahuarita
- Titan Missile Museum — the only publicly accessible Titan II missile silo in the world (shown in the Commons photo below).
- ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours — interactive exhibits and tours of a working open-pit copper mine.
- Sahuarita Lake Park — man-made lake with walking paths, fishing, and sunsets (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Anamax Park — sports fields, skate park, and playgrounds.
- Desert Diamond Casino — gaming, dining, and live entertainment on the town's west side.
- Rancho Sahuarita parks and trails — Parque Del Rio and miles of community paths.
- Anza Trail — historic riverside hiking along the Santa Cruz River.
- Nearby: Madera Canyon (world-class birding), Green Valley Pecan Company, Tubac, and Tumacácori National Historical Park.
Commuting from Sahuarita
- Approximate drive to downtown Tucson: ~25–30 minutes via I-19 (approximate; longer in peak traffic).
- Sun Tran regional service connects Sahuarita to the Tucson metro.
Schools in Sahuarita
Public schools: Sahuarita Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Sahuarita FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sahuarita, AZ?
The median list in Sahuarita is $359,900. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Sahuarita, AZ?
Approximate drive to downtown Tucson: ~25–30 minutes via I-19 (approximate; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Sahuarita, AZ?
Sahuarita is served by Sahuarita Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.