Sahuarita, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
Sahuarita, AZ
At a Glance
How Sahuarita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sahuarita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sahuarita a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sahuarita residents earn a median household income of $100,719 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,800. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Sahuarita is $341,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,034. Median rent is $1,763/month, with 27.8% 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 2005.
Safety & Crime
Sahuarita reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 969/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Sahuarita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sahuarita 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.