Arivaca Junction, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
650 Population 220/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $28,152 per capita
$148,300 Home Value $250,413 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Arivaca Junction, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$28,152 per capita
Home Value
$148,300
47% below
Zillow: $250,413
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
62.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Arivaca Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arivaca Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arivaca Junction a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arivaca Junction residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,152. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Junction is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,413. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

24.4% of adults in Arivaca Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 62.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arivaca Junction has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population650
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born44.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$28,152
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$250,413
Housing Units272
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3,145 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+62.7%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband64.2%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Arivaca Junction was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Nogales International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
44.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.