Living in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sierra Vista · Census data 2020–2024
Sierra Vista has 45,155 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $70,291 (12% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $254,200, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Sierra Vista at a glance
- Population
- 45,155
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $70,291State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $254,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Sierra Vista a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Sierra Vista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sierra Vista the median home value is $254,200, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,459 a month in housing costs.
Sierra Vista median household income
The median household income in Sierra Vista is $70,291 and the income per person is $37,821. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Sierra Vista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,662
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.29
Sierra Vista demographics
- Population
- 45,155
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 18,862
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 22.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sierra Vista ›
Education in Sierra Vista
35% of adults 25 and older in Sierra Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sierra Vista
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Sierra Vista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 45,155 | $70,291 | $254,200 | $1,150 |
| Huachuca City | 1,614 | $50,625 | $126,300 | $665 |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 14,330 | $75,417 | $258,800 | $1,180 |
| Whetstone | 2,971 | $51,625 | $213,900 | $1,604 |
| Elgin | 349 | $90,231 | $356,800 | — |
| Miracle Valley | 716 | $54,604 | $86,600 | — |
| Tombstone | 1,026 | $34,901 | $182,600 | $668 |
| Sonoita | 663 | $119,792 | $460,300 | — |
| St. David | 1,098 | $53,188 | $154,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sierra Vista, AZ?
The median household income in Sierra Vista is $70,291, 12% 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 Sierra Vista?
The median home value in Sierra Vista is $254,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Sierra Vista?
The median gross rent in Sierra Vista is $1,150 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Sierra Vista, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Sierra Vista?
The median age in Sierra Vista is 37.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Sierra Vista?
The average commute to work in Sierra Vista is 18 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sierra Vista?
The unemployment rate in Sierra Vista is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sierra Vista?
35% of adults in Sierra Vista 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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