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Nogales, Arizona


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Nogales, Arizona

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

The People and Families of Nogales

In Nogales, about 49% of adults are married. Nogales has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nogales had a median family income of $24,637.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,850) in Nogales than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Nogales Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Nogales, about 57% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Nogales, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Nogales, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

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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