Sierra Vista, Arizona
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 88% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 17% of US places
- top 7% for commute time
- top 7% for sunny days
- bottom 4% for comfortable days
Sierra Vista is a mid-size city in Arizona with about 45,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and air quality. It rates lower on park & nature access and comfortable days.
Official websitesierravistaaz.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry
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Precipitation 2.5 in0.3 in
humid 38%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US places
Home Value$216k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 35% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.65%better than 77% of US places
Income Tax2.50%better than 82% of US places
Sales Tax8.38%better than 32% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.24%better than 84% of US places
Unemployment5.7%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation14.8 in8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.4 inbetter than 83% of US places
Sunny Days289 daysbetter than 93% of US places
Summer Humidity55°Fbetter than 83% of US places
Comfortable Days36 daysbetter than 4% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk74.9better than 35% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality76.7better than 73% of US places
Violent Crime1272/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Crime1629/100kbetter than 27% of US places
Community
Population45,21297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5184th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0260th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)56.1%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)24.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.9%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)8.4%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 65% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 66% of US places
Amenities Nearby15.48better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 10% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sierra Vista an affordable place to live?
- Sierra Vista is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sierra Vista?
- The median home value in Sierra Vista is $216k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sierra Vista?
- Median household income in Sierra Vista is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sierra Vista?
- Median gross rent in Sierra Vista is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sierra Vista safe?
- Sierra Vista is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1272/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1629/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sierra Vista?
- Sierra Vista averages 78°F in July and 47°F in January, with 14.8 in of annual precipitation and about 289 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sierra Vista?
- Public-school quality in Sierra Vista is above average, scoring better than 73% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sierra Vista?
- The average one-way commute in Sierra Vista is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)