Living in Sonoita, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sonoita · Census data 2020–2024
Sonoita has 663 residents with a median age of 66. The median household income is $119,792 (50% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $460,300.
Sonoita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sonoita at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 66State: 39
- Median household income
- $119,792State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $460,300State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 55 min
Is Sonoita a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Arizona median.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 55 minutes; unemployment of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Sonoita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sonoita the median home value is $460,300, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,824 a month in housing costs.
Sonoita median household income
The median household income in Sonoita is $119,792 and the income per person is $75,229. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Sonoita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 396
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.07
Sonoita demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 66
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 59.7%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sonoita ›
Education in Sonoita
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Sonoita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sonoita
- Unemployment rate
- 21.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 55 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Sonoita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoita | 663 | $119,792 | $460,300 | — |
| Elgin | 349 | $90,231 | $356,800 | — |
| Patagonia | 946 | $39,891 | $361,500 | $804 |
| Huachuca City | 1,614 | $50,625 | $126,300 | $665 |
| Sierra Vista | 45,155 | $70,291 | $254,200 | $1,150 |
| Whetstone | 2,971 | $51,625 | $213,900 | $1,604 |
| Corona de Tucson | 9,566 | $132,568 | $382,700 | $2,213 |
| Elephant Head | 481 | $48,208 | $271,700 | — |
| J-Six Ranchettes | 419 | $103,289 | $200,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sonoita, AZ?
The median household income in Sonoita is $119,792, 50% higher 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 Sonoita?
The median home value in Sonoita is $460,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Sonoita, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Arizona median. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; an average commute of 55 minutes; unemployment of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Sonoita?
The median age in Sonoita is 66 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Sonoita?
The average commute to work in Sonoita is 55 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sonoita?
The unemployment rate in Sonoita is 21.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sonoita?
49.7% of adults in Sonoita 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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