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Sahuarita.
About
Life in Sahuarita
Sahuarita offers an affordable Arizona lifestyle compared to many metro areas, with median home values near $364,000 and median rents around $1,837. The job market is stable at 4.0% unemployment, though roughly 57% of residents commute to Tucson for work—plan on about 28 minutes each way. The town has attracted families and professionals, with a median age of 39 and strong educational attainment (42% college degree rate), creating a fairly established community feel despite rapid growth.
Sahuarita at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sahuarita: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sahuarita, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.1%), and 23.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.9%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.1%
of households
Married Couples
64.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Sahuarita
In Sahuarita, rent runs 19% above the AZ average, and home values are 8% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,679
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $348,413 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Sahuarita and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sahuarita is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sahuarita Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tucson, AZ metro area
Commute28.6 min avg
How Sahuarita residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sahuarita, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 119 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sahuarita runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
41.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
883.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sahuarita Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 88 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pima County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pima County, which includes Sahuarita, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 88 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | Heat | $441,500 |
| 2024 | 85 | Heat | $26.2M |
| 2023 | 86 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2022 | 94 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2021 | 84 | Flash Flood | $3.0M |
| 2020 | 63 | Heat | $327,500 |
| 2019 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $652,000 |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $8.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pima County, county-wide
Sahuarita is about 3% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pima County, which includes Sahuarita, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
123
per year
Moderate Days
234
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Pima County, county-wide
Sahuarita is about 3% of Pima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate99°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sahuarita has hot summers (avg high 99°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
99°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
151
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
24
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
51
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 36°F | 0.78" |
| Feb | 69°F | 39°F | 0.86" |
| Mar | 76°F | 44°F | 0.58" |
| Apr | 82°F | 50°F | 0.27" |
| May | 91°F | 58°F | 0.18" |
| Jun | 100°F | 68°F | 0.44" |
| Jul | 99°F | 72°F | 2.86" |
| Aug | 97°F | 71°F | 2.69" |
| Sep | 94°F | 66°F | 1.70" |
| Oct | 87°F | 54°F | 0.84" |
| Nov | 76°F | 43°F | 0.51" |
| Dec | 66°F | 36°F | 1.14" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sahuarita
Sahuarita has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sahuarita
Sahuarita's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saguaro National Park, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sahuarita
Sahuarita has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
23 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
58 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
90 mi awayChiricahua National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sahuarita
Sahuarita Branch Library
670 W Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita
Cities Near Sahuarita
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sahuarita FAQ
Is Sahuarita, Arizona affordable?⌄
Sahuarita's median rent is $1,837/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $104,680/year. Median home value is $364,300.
Is Sahuarita, Arizona safe?⌄
Sahuarita's violent crime rate was 42 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 883 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sahuarita, Arizona?⌄
Sahuarita has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sahuarita, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Sahuarita is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,837/month and median household income is $104,680/year. The median home value is $364,300. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sahuarita, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Sahuarita is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from