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Is Sam Hughes Safe for Families?

One of Tucson's most sought-after central neighborhoods with mature trees, historic homes, and proximity to the University of Arizona.

A
Grade
85/100 overall
82
Crime Index
A−
88
School Quality
A
84
Walk to School
A−
About Sam Hughes

Neighborhood Overview

One of Tucson's most sought-after central neighborhoods with mature trees, historic homes, and proximity to the University of Arizona.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, Sam Hughes earns an overall family safety grade of A (85/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Sam Hughes?
Sam Hughes scores 82/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A− relative to Tucson area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is Sam Hughes safe for kids walking to school?
Sam Hughes earns a Walk-to-School score of 84/100 (A−). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do Sam Hughes schools rank for quality and safety?
Sam Hughes earns a School Quality score of 88/100 (A) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places Sam Hughes above the statewide average for AZ.

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