City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Sahuarita, AZ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Sahuarita - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

35,012
Residents
$100,719
Median income
$341,800
Median home
$1,129
Median rent (state)

Sahuarita - the verdict

Sahuarita ranks in the 78th percentile for household income and the 61st percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

78th
percentile, household income
71st
percentile, home value
31st
percentile, median rent
61st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Sahuarita, AZ

Arizona's Sahuarita is a small city, with 35,012 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Sahuarita households earn a median of $100,719 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.7%. Sahuarita's housing stock carries a median value of $341,800, and the median resident age is 36.4 years. Educational attainment runs 42.4% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 52.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 312 residential building permits were authorized in Sahuarita (Slowing), down 9% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Sahuarita reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1068.9 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,129 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Arizona run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 88.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

35,012 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$100,719 /yr

Poverty 5.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Sahuarita compare to other US cities?

Where Sahuarita sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 78% higher than other cities
Home value 71% pricier than other cities
Median rent 31% pricier than other cities
Safety 61% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Arizona alone, Sahuarita ranks #16 of 61 Arizona cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Sahuarita's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Arizona, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

78thIncome percentile
61stSafety percentile

78th percentile nationally for median household income · 61st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Sahuarita's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Sahuarita's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 63 Avg. percentile National median
Sahuarita's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Sahuarita's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$341,800 29th percentile more affordable than 29% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Sahuarita $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Sahuarita, AZ Sahuarita, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Sahuarita, AZ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Sahuarita, AZ median $100,719/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Sahuarita, AZ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Sahuarita, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 42.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
35,012
Median Income
$100,719
Median Home Value
$341,800
Median Age
36.4
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor force participation
52.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1068.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
91.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
977.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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34,000 residents36,000 residents38,000 residents40,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 34,351 residents 37,694 residents ▲ +9.7%
Sahuarita's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
312
housing units authorized
Single-Family
312
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
8.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 342
2020 578
2021 533
2022 452
2023 377
2024 312

Permit volume decreased 9% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
72.8%
Carpool
10.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.3%
Work from Home
14.3%
Other
1.8%

Based on 13,921 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arizona - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$34
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arizona state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arizona state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Sahuarita sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,129/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
88.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

El Mirage
35,823 people
San Luis
35,998 people
Kingman
33,850 people
Sun
38,018 people
Apache Junction
39,746 people
Fortuna Foothills
28,227 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Sahuarita's 35,012 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Prairieville, LA
35,010 people
San Juan Capistrano, CA
34,998 people
Pueblo West, CO
34,992 people
Golden Glades, FL
35,042 people
Timberwood Park, TX
34,980 people
Oildale, CA
34,971 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Sahuarita's $100,719 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ringoes, NJ
$100,720 median income
Granite Falls, WA
$100,720 median income
Portland, ND
$100,714 median income
Argentine, MI
$100,733 median income
Stratford, NJ
$100,735 median income
Suffern, NY
$100,737 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Sahuarita, AZ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Sahuarita, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 70.8% 8.0% 15.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 36.0% White 70.8% Black or African American 3.1% Asian 1.2% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 8.0% Two or more races 15.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Sahuarita compares to nearby Arizona cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Sahuarita (this city) 35,012 $100,719
El Mirage 35,823 $74,764
San Luis 35,998 $57,364
Kingman 33,850 $60,418
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Sahuarita, AZ?

What is the population of Sahuarita, AZ? +

The population of Sahuarita, AZ stands at 35,012 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Sahuarita, AZ? +

The median household income in Sahuarita is $100,719 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Sahuarita? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Sahuarita; the closest available measure is the Arizona state average, a cost of living index of 100.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arizona vary by metro area.

Is Sahuarita, AZ safe? +

Sahuarita has a total crime rate of 1068.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Sahuarita, AZ? +

A typical home in Sahuarita is worth $341,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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