Signals
Sierra Vista Southeast
Sierra Vista
Opportunity
25 · Bottom 3%
vs24 · Bottom 3%
Climate
81 · Top 16%
vs81 · Top 16%
Physical resilience
18 · Bottom 12%
vs18 · Bottom 12%
Housing affordability
93 · Top 24%
vs89 · Top 33%
Access
57 · Bottom 6%
vs63 · Bottom 8%
Economic stability
45 · Bottom 24%
vs48 · Bottom 29%
Measured values
| Metric | Sierra Vista Southeast | Sierra Vista | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,330 | 45,155 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $75,417 | $70,291 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $43,125 | $37,821 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 129/sq mi | 296/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $258,800 | $254,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,180 | $1,150 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 85.8% | 62.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | 6.5% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -6.1% | -6.1% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.7% | 35.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 8.0% | 12.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 91°F | 91°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 34°F | 34°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 14.9" | 14.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 63 mi | 53 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 18.9 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 49.9 | 37.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 4 | 18 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 15.68 | 17.37 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Sierra Vista Southeast
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire, inland flooding.
Sierra Vista
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire, inland flooding.
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