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Palominas, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
278 Population 143/sq mi density
$194,100 Home Value $227,733 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
673 Violent Crime/100K 1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Palominas, AZ

At a Glance

Home Value
$194,100
31% below
Zillow: $227,733
Violent Crime
673/100K
77% above
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
47% above
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
328 sunny days/yr

How Palominas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
177%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palominas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palominas is $194,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,733. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Safety & Crime

Palominas reports 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,121/100K.

Education

49.6% of adults in Palominas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palominas has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population278
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$62,361
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

Home Value$194,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$227,733
Housing Units146
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent673/100K
Property1,121/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,226 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Palominas was built in 1945.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.