Living in Patagonia, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patagonia · Census data 2020–2024
Patagonia has 946 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $39,891 (50% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $361,500, the median rent is $804/month.
Patagonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Patagonia at a glance
- Population
- 946
- Median age
- 53.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $39,891State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $361,500State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 49.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Patagonia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 11.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Patagonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patagonia the median home value is $361,500, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,911 a month in housing costs.
Patagonia median household income
The median household income in Patagonia is $39,891 and the income per person is $30,647. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Patagonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 685
- Owner-occupied
- 49.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.2%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.88
Patagonia demographics
- Population
- 946
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 39.3%
- Households
- 502
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patagonia ›
Education in Patagonia
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Patagonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 23.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patagonia
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Patagonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia | 946 | $39,891 | $361,500 | $804 |
| Sonoita | 663 | $119,792 | $460,300 | — |
| Rio Rico | 22,017 | $61,348 | $224,100 | $1,091 |
| Elgin | 349 | $90,231 | $356,800 | — |
| Nogales | 19,841 | $43,214 | $186,300 | $737 |
| Tumacacori-Carmen | 207 | $55,417 | — | — |
| Tubac | 1,294 | $73,359 | $490,800 | $2,295 |
| Elephant Head | 481 | $48,208 | $271,700 | — |
| Arivaca Junction | 642 | $61,786 | $165,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Patagonia, AZ?
The median household income in Patagonia is $39,891, 50% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Patagonia?
The median home value in Patagonia is $361,500, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Patagonia?
The median gross rent in Patagonia is $804 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Patagonia, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Patagonia?
The median age in Patagonia is 53.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Patagonia?
The average commute to work in Patagonia is 19 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patagonia?
The unemployment rate in Patagonia is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patagonia?
43.6% of adults in Patagonia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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