Sierra Vista, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,110 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 256.1 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,395 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sierra Vista grew by 16.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,689 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sierra Vista has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,244 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.05% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sierra Vista is about 14% lower than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $201,223 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.1% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sierra Vista is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,083 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sierra Vista spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.6 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.2 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,509 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,765 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,772 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sierra Vista is 14 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sierra Vista has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Sierra Vista has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sierra Vista, Arizona.
What is the population of Sierra Vista, Arizona?
The population of Sierra Vista, Arizona is 39,110, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sierra Vista, Arizona?
The population density of Sierra Vista, Arizona is 256.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
The median household income in Sierra Vista, Arizona is $66,244, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
The median home price in Sierra Vista, Arizona is $201,223, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Sierra Vista, Arizona is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.