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Nogales, Arizona

Introduction to Nogales, Arizona

Nogales, Arizona, in Santa Cruz county, is 61 miles S of Tucson, Arizona. About 20,878 people live in Nogales.

Nogales History

The city of Nogales was originally known as Isaacson. A trading post was built in this area by Russian immigrant Jacob Isaacson in 1880. The name was changed to Nogales in 1883, when a post office was set up in the area. The name “Nogales” is a Spanish term meaning "walnut" or "walnut tree." This name was chosen since there was once an abundance of large walnut trees in this region.

Nogales and nearby Attractions

  • Tumacacori National Monument
  • Old Tubac Schoolhouse
  • Pimeria Alta Historical Society
  • Old Nogales City Hall
  • Patgonia-Sonoita Creek Sanctuary
  • Nasib Karam Park

Things To Do In Nogales

A number of places in the city of Nogales have been listed in the National Register of Historic Sites. Among these are the Tumacacori National Monument and the Tubac Presidio, which was established by the Spanish in 1752. The Old Nogales City Hall, the Old Tubac Schoolhouse, the Santa Cruz County Courthouse and the Patagonia Railroad Depot are also all popular historic sites. Another popular tourist attraction is the Patgonia-Sonoita Creek Sanctuary, which is famous for its diverse bird life.

Nogales Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at the Sierra Vista Municipal Airport.

Nogales Higher Education

For higher studies, one can enroll at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona.

High Points

Nogales strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Nogales Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Nogales Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Nogales Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Nogales Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Nogales, AZ

Comparing Nogales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens34
Male Share of the Population31
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built83
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime47

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