Moving to Vail, Arizona

About Vail, Arizona
Vail

Vail is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Tucson. The population was 10,208 at the 2010 census, up from 2484 in the 2000 census. The area is known for the nearby Colossal Cave, a large cave system, and the Rincon Mountains District of Saguaro National Park, a top tourism spot within Arizona.

Vail was originally a siding and water stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was located on the last section of flat land before the train tracks followed the old wagon road into the Cienega Creek bed. Vail was named after pioneer ranchers Edward and Walter Vail, who established ranches in the area in the late 19th century. Vail deeded a right of way across his ranch to the railroad. Vail owned the Vail Ranch, his brother Walter Vail owned the nearby Empire Ranch, now part of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Attempts to incorporate the town were defeated in 2013 and 2023.

Gender
Gender Vail Arizona Country
Female 49.4% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 50.6% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Vail Arizona Country
Less than $10,000 3.9% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.2% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.9% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.9% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 18.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 29.4% 15% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.1% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 13.1% 6.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Vail Arizona Country
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 15% 24% 27.0%
Other College 25% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 15% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 14% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Vail Arizona Country
White 70.5% 54.1% 60.1%
African American 3.6% 4.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 3.8% 0.6%
Asian 3% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.5% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 18% 31.5% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity