Sierra Vista, Arizona Income Statistics
Sierra Vista Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Sierra Vista Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,145 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $55,061 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 2.8% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.4% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.2% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Sierra Vista is about 16% lower than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Sierra Vista (2.8%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Sierra Vista earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Sierra Vista, Arizona grew by 35.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $67,145 in 2024. That's an average of about 2.8% per year.
Sierra Vista has been below the U.S. median household income in most years since 2009, but rose above it in 2011-2015 (as much as 7.4% higher). In 2024 its income was 17% lower.
Income Distribution in Sierra Vista
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Households by income, 2024
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About 5,392 households (32.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 25.8% of households in Sierra Vista had an income under $35,000 and 13.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Sierra Vista has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (18.3% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 988 | 6.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 644 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,147 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,461 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,892 | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,007 | 18.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,933 | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,157 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,547 | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 689 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 16,464 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,327 residents (10.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.3% of Sierra Vista residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 18.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Sierra Vista has a larger share of residents earning $25,000 to $34,999 (12.5% vs 9.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (10.4% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,589 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,383 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,752 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,878 | 12.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,983 | 12.5% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,859 | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,607 | 14.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,511 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,327 | 10.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 31,890 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Sierra Vista
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.537 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $67,959 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $48,503 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 28.6% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Sierra Vista, it is 0.537, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 40% more than women's income in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 40% wage gap accumulates to roughly $680,960 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Sierra Vista, Arizona has narrowed from about 30% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 36% in 2015, and was narrowest at 25% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,030 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Sierra Vista | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 12.6% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 13 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 646 people are unemployed in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
The average commute time in Sierra Vista is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Sierra Vista, Arizona has fallen from 6.4% to 3.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.0% in 2014.
Sierra Vista has stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2018, at 0.2 points lower. The gap has narrowed from 2.3 points in 2011 to 1.6 points in 2024.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sierra Vista, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Arizona, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
How Rich Is Sierra Vista, Arizona?
Sierra Vista has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $67,145, about 16% lower than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How has median household income changed in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Sierra Vista, Arizona rose 35%, from $49,746 to $67,145. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +35% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Sierra Vista in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Sierra Vista, Arizona was $66,214, down 3% from $68,474 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Sierra Vista in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Sierra Vista, Arizona was $57,882. By 2024 it had risen 16% to $67,145.
Is unemployment high in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
Unemployment in Sierra Vista, Arizona is only 3.6%, well below the Arizona rate of 5.1%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Sierra Vista is 0.537. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Sierra Vista, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Sierra Vista, Arizona has narrowed from about 30% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 36% in 2015, and was narrowest at 25% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $6,030 since 2009.
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