At a Glance
Median Income
$57,364
$17,936 per capita
Home Value
$197,400
Zillow: $235,074
Median Rent
$746/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How San Luis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Luis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Luis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Luis residents earn a median household income of $57,364 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,936. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Luis is $197,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,074. Median rent is $746/month, with 21.9% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
San Luis reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,228/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in San Luis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Luis has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population35,998
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,364
Per Capita$17,936
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,400
Rent$746
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$235,074
Housing Units9,160
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,228/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary155/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation154 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in San Luis was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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