At a Glance
Median Income
$29,844
$28,445 per capita
Home Value
$332,700
Zillow: $400,386
Median Rent
$827/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.9% smoking rate
How Patagonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Patagonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Patagonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Patagonia residents earn a median household income of $29,844 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,445. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Patagonia is $332,700 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,386. Median rent is $827/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
38.7% of adults in Patagonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Patagonia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population882
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,844
Per Capita$28,445
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
F
Home Value$332,700
Rent$827
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$400,386
Housing Units693
Rent Burden36.2%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain17.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,073 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Patagonia was built in 1971.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nogales International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.