Sahuarita, AZ

Sahuarita, Arizona

Sahuarita, Arizona, in Pima county, is 18 miles S of Tucson, Arizona. Part of the surrounding Tucson metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Sahuarita is home to some 3,242 residents.

The People and Families of Sahuarita

In Sahuarita, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Sahuarita are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sahuarita had a median family income of $55,338. More so than most places, the people in Sahuarita generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Sahuarita are poor than in most places in Arizona. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sahuarita. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Sahuarita Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Sahuarita was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Sahuarita, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sahuarita, AZ

Comparing Sahuarita 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Sahuarita Almanac

Sahuarita Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Sahuarita Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sahuarita, 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

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Sahuarita High Schools (2004)

SAHUARITA HIGH SCHOOL
350 W SAHUARITA RD
520-625-3502
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 830 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

EDGE CHARTER SCHOOL - SAHUARITA
15500 S. SAHUARITA PARK ROAD
520-393-1690
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 19 students.

Sahuarita Colleges

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