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Sierra Vista, Arizona

Introduction to 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.

Sierra Vista History

Sierra Vista was officially incorporated in 1956. The town was named after the Spanish term for "mountain." In 1971, Fort Huachuca, a U.S. military base and one of the largest employers in Arizona, was annexed by Sierra Vista. The city has nicknamed the "Hummingbird Capital of the United States."

Sierra Vista and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Huachuca Museum
  • Coronado National Memorial
  • Barnes Field House
  • Parker Canyon Lake
  • San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
  • Arizona Cactus Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Sierra Vista

The city is home to Fort Huachuca, which was once the home of the “Buffalo Soldiers." To know more about the local history and culture of Sierra Vista and the surrounding area, one can visit the Fort Huachuca Museum, the Coronado National Memorial, the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park and the Arizona Folklore Preserve. The Cochise Plaza Shopping Center and the Coronado Village Shopping Center are popular local shopping spots. One can also plan a day trip to the Arizona Cactus Botanical Garden Busby Park, Fairbanks Park, Bella Vista Neighborhood Park or the Sierra Vista City Park.

Sierra Vista Transportation

The Sierra Vista Muni-Libby AAF Airport can be reached in a few minutes.

Sierra Vista Higher Education

Cochise College, Pima Community College and the University of Arizona are all nearby.

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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