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Sierra Vista, Arizona


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Sierra Vista, Arizona

Sierra Vista, Arizona is 58 miles SE of Tucson, Arizona. It is in Cochise county. The population of the city is 37,775.

The People and Families of Sierra Vista

In Sierra Vista, about 57% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Sierra Vista.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sierra Vista had a median family income of $44,077. The people of Sierra Vista can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Sierra Vista political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,905. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Sierra Vista Housing

Of the housing in Sierra Vista, approximately 52% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Sierra Vista, 87% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Sierra Vista features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sierra Vista Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Sierra Vista Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Sierra Vista Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sierra Vista Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sierra Vista College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sierra Vista, AZ

Comparing Sierra Vista 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
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men48
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women38
Female Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime57

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