Patagonia, AZ

Patagonia, Arizona

Patagonia, Arizona, in Santa Cruz county, is 48 miles S of Tucson, Arizona. The town is home to some 881 residents.

The People and Families of Patagonia

In Patagonia, about 55% of adults are married. People in Patagonia have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patagonia had a median family income of $31,000. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Patagonia. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Patagonia. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Patagonia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in Patagonia was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Patagonia, 81% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Patagonia it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Patagonia, AZ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Patagonia Almanac

Patagonia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Patagonia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Patagonia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Patagonia Public Libraries

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Patagonia High Schools (2004)

PATAGONIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL
HIGHWAY 82
520-394-3000
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 89 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Patagonia Colleges

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