At a Glance
Median Income
$90,000
$43,751 per capita
Home Value
$429,400
Zillow: $570,225
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
20.9%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.4% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 20.9% (481% 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 $570,225. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population721
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$43,751
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
B+
Home Value$429,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$570,225
Housing Units354
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.