Sierra Vista, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
Sierra Vista, AZ
At a Glance
How Sierra Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sierra Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sierra Vista a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sierra Vista residents earn a median household income of $69,783 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,109. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Sierra Vista is $239,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,435. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 28.2% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Sierra Vista reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,727/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
35.0% of adults in Sierra Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sierra Vista has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.