Sierra Vista, AZ

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 2.7% (25% below 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 $297,915. 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 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,227/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.

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 62°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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