Southern Heights, South Tucson, AZ
Southern Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Southern Heights, South Tucson, Arizona. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE) licensing database.
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Southern Heights Neighborhood Overview
Southern Heights is a neighborhood in South Tucson, Arizona, primarily within ZIP code 85713. The market is classified as Affordable, with a median home value of $157,100. The housing stock consists of moderately sized homes, averaging 1,225 square feet. The neighborhood shows a strong tendency toward homeownership, with a homeownership rate of 61.8%, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 38.2%. For those renting, the median gross rent is $955 per month.
The local mortgage market activity reflects its affordable positioning. Recent HMDA data shows 1,075 total loan originations, with conventional loans making up the majority at 695 originations. Government-backed loans also play a significant role, with 295 FHA originations and 85 VA loan originations. The median household income in Southern Heights is $47,708, which aligns with the area's accessible home prices and rental costs, supporting its stable, working-class character.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 3 neighborhoods in South Tucson.
Southern Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $157K |
| Median Gross Rent | $955/mo |
| Median Household Income | $48K |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.5% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Affordable |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85713 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,075 |
| VA Loan Originations | 85 |
| VA Loan Share | 7.9% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $285K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 695 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 295 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Southern Heights, South Tucson
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Southern Heights
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-30