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Asset inventory

Sierra Vista, Arizona

Learn more about Sierra Vista's people, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure & business services!


A partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group (SAEDG) and community sponsors

Sierra Vista community assets

People
Labor market & workforce
Income & poverty
Education
Health care
Quality of life
Housing & real estate
Transportation & shipping
Utilities & telecom
Financial services
Lodging & meeting space
Map

People of Sierra Vista, Arizona

Population

Population

Population

  • 2020:  45,308
  • 2025:  45,344
  • 2035:  44,897
  • 2045:  44,405
  • 2055:  44,074


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)

Age groups

Population

Population

  • Under 5:  2,732  (6.1%)
  • 5 to 9:  3,189  (7.1%)
  • 10 to 14:  2,763  (6.1%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,857  (6.4%)
  • 20 to 24:  3,292  (7.3%)
  • 25 to 34:  5,945  (13.2%)
  • 35 to 44:  5,851  (13.0%)
  • 45 to 54:  4,727  (10.5%)
  • 55 to 59:  2,389  (5.3%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,440  (5.4%)
  • 65 to 74:  4,689  (10.4%)
  • 75 to 84:  2,946  (6.6%)
  • 85 and over:  1,124  (2.5%)


  • Median age (years):  37.

  • Under 5:  2,732  (6.1%)
  • 5 to 9:  3,189  (7.1%)
  • 10 to 14:  2,763  (6.1%)
  • 15 to 19:  2,857  (6.4%)
  • 20 to 24:  3,292  (7.3%)
  • 25 to 34:  5,945  (13.2%)
  • 35 to 44:  5,851  (13.0%)
  • 45 to 54:  4,727  (10.5%)
  • 55 to 59:  2,389  (5.3%)
  • 60 to 64:  2,440  (5.4%)
  • 65 to 74:  4,689  (10.4%)
  • 75 to 84:  2,946  (6.6%)
  • 85 and over:  1,124  (2.5%)


  • Median age (years):  37.3


  • Under 18 years:  10,182  (22.7%)
  • 16 years and over:  35,731  (79.5%)
  • 18 years and over:  34,762  (77.3%)
  • 21 years and over:  32,853  (73.1%)
  • 62 and over:  10,339  (23.0%)
  • 65 and over:  8,759  (19.5%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • White:  31,855  (70.9%)
  • Black or African American:  3,501  (7.8%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  413  (0.9%)
  • Asian:  1,745  (3.9%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  362  (​0.8%) 
  • Some other race:  1,133  (2.5%)
  • Two or more races:  5,935  (13.2%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  10,989 (24.5%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

English only:  34,456  (81.6%)

Language other than English:  7,756  (18.4%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  1,680  (4.0%)

Spanish:  5,218  (12.4%)

  • Speak English less than ‘very well’:  1,154  (2.7%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

  • Civilian labor force:  18,060
  • Employed:  17,368
  • Unemployed:  692
  • Unemployment rate:  3.8%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)

Workforce (by occupation)

Labor force & unemployment

Labor force & unemployment

  • Management, business, science & arts:  6,893  (41.8%)
  • Service:  3,964  (24.1%)
  • Sales & office:  3,319  (20.1%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  1,245  (7.6%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving: ​ 1,053  (6.4%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Workforce (by industry)

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  67  (0.4%)
  • Construction:  1,148  (7.0%)
  • Manufacturing:  649  (3.9%)
  • Wholesale trade:  60  (0.4%)
  • Retail trade:  ​1,653  (10.0%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  354  (2.1%)
  • Information:  184  (1.1%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  620  (3.8%)
  • Professional, scientific,

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  67  (0.4%)
  • Construction:  1,148  (7.0%)
  • Manufacturing:  649  (3.9%)
  • Wholesale trade:  60  (0.4%)
  • Retail trade:  ​1,653  (10.0%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  354  (2.1%)
  • Information:  184  (1.1%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  620  (3.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  2,834  (17.2%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  3,624  (22.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  1,552  (9.4%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  504  (3.1%)
  • Public administration:  3,225  (19.6%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

Average travel time to work

17.5 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Income & poverty

Income

Poverty

Poverty

  • Median household income:  $66,129
  • Median family income:  $84,029
  • Per capita income:  $34,651


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  11.1%
  • Families:  7.1%
  • Children (under 18):  13.4%
  • Seniors (65+):  8.5%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Sierra Vista education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  630  (2.1%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  1,420  (4.7%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  6,270  (20.8%)
  • Some college (no degree):  8,670  (28.8%)
  • Associate’s degree: ​ 3,499  (11.6%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  5,871  (19.5%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  3,751  (12.5%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  28,061  (

  • Less than 9th grade:  630  (2.1%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  1,420  (4.7%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  6,270  (20.8%)
  • Some college (no degree):  8,670  (28.8%)
  • Associate’s degree: ​ 3,499  (11.6%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  5,871  (19.5%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  3,751  (12.5%)


  • High school graduate or higher:  28,061  (93.2%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  9,622  (32.0%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool: 718
  • Kindergarten:  558
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  4,856
  • High school (grades 9-12):  1,954
  • College or graduate school:  3,412


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Sierra Vista Unified District
  • All Saints Catholic School
  • Berean Academy
  • Center for Academic Success
  • First Baptist Christian Academy
  • Leman Academy of Excellence
  • PPEP TEC-Colin L. Powell Learning Center
  • Veritas Christian Community School

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Cochise College (Sierra Vista Campus)
  • University of Arizona Sierra Vista
  • Wayland Baptist University

Health care

Providers

  • Canyon Vista Medical Center
  • Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life

  • Cost of living
  • Weather & climate
  • Events, attractions & activities
  • Library
  • Golf
  • Restaurants 

Sierra Vista housing & real estate

Housing units & affordability

Units, occupancy & ownership

  • Total housing units:  20,155
  • Occupied housing units:  18,058  (89.6%)
  • Vacant housing units:  2,097  (10.4%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  3.1%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  5.6%
  • Owner-occupied:  11,028  (61.1%)
  • Renter-occupied: ​ 7,030  (38.9%)


Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $182,900
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,305*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  1,233  (18.3%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $1,017
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  2,685  (40.1%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Available properties & development assistance

  • Commercial property (for sale)
  • Commercial property (lease)
  • Land for sale
  • Housing market
  • Homes for sale
  • Rentals (residential)
  • Real estate agents
  • Commercial real estate brokers


  • Community development
  • GIS maps
  • Parcel inquiry

Transportation & shipping

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets

  • Tucson (74 mi)
  • ​Phoenix (189 mi)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports

Distance & routes from Sierra Vista to major metro markets

Airports

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (70 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (184 mi)


General aviation

  • Sierra Vista Municipal Airport

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity

  • Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Co-op (SSVEC)


Natural gas

  • Southwest Gas


Wastewater & sewer

  • Sierra Vista Municipal


Water

  • Arizona Water Company
  • ​Liberty Utilities
  • Pueblo De Sol Water Company

Telecom

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

Electricity, natural gas, water & wastewater

  • CenturyLink
  • Cox
  • Valley Telecom
  • Sparklight
  • Business internet service providers in Sierra Vista

Financial services

Banks & credit unions in Sierra Vista

Banks

  • Armed Forces Bank
  • Bank of America
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • National Bank of Arizona
  • PNC
  • Wells Fargo

Credit unions

  • American Southwest Credit Union
  • Navy Federal Credit Union

Lodging & meeting space

  • Hotels & motels
  • Meeting venues

Map

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