At a Glance
Median Income
$90,000
$43,751 per capita
Home Value
$429,400
Zillow: $563,669
Violent Crime
673/100K
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Sonoita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sonoita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sonoita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sonoita residents earn a median household income of $90,000 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,751. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% 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 Sonoita is $429,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,669. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Sonoita reports 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,121/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Sonoita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sonoita has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population721
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$43,751
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
B+
Home Value$429,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$563,669
Housing Units354
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent673/100K
Property1,121/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,885 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute46 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sonoita was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Nogales International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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