At a Glance
Median Income
$31,791
$18,936 per capita
Home Value
$78,700
Zillow: $498,778
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
14.3% smoking rate
How Arivaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arivaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arivaca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arivaca residents earn a median household income of $31,791 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,936. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arivaca is $78,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,778. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
22.9% of adults in Arivaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arivaca has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,791
Per Capita$18,936
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,700
Rent
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$498,778
Housing Units440
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3,764 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Arivaca was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Nogales International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.