Sierra Vista, AZ Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Sierra Vista home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

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Average City Rating
43,045
Population Estimate
$175,035
Median Home Value
94.0%
Employment Rate
29.9%
Bachelor's Degree+

Sierra Vista City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Sierra Vista home.

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(1 Reviews)

Frankie Flanders

As a fifth-generation Cochise County Arizonan and full-time resident, I'm proud to call Sierra Vista a cornerstone of our vibrant region. Known as the "Hummingbird Capital of the United States,"� Sierra Vista offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and natural beauty. With its proximity to Fort Huachuca, the city boasts a diverse community, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities, from hiking in the Huachuca Mountains to exploring local parks. The real estate market in Sierra Vista is dynamic, offering a range of options for families, military personnel, and retirees. Let my deep local roots and expertise help you find the ideal home in this thriving, welcoming city.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$184
Median Listing Price$350,609
Median Days on Market54
Active Listings179
New Listings74
Total Listings (Active + Pending)259
Avg Listing Price$370,833
Avg Listing Price Change MoM1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY1%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.86
Family Dual Income38.6
Median Household Income$59,585
Median Individual Income$31,946
Home Ownership57.3%
Home Value$175,035
Median Rent$938
Rent Burden26.3%
Poverty13.2%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED7.7%
  • Highschool Education18.8%
  • Some College43.5%
  • Bachelors Degree18.3%
  • Graduate Degree11.6%
  • Total College or Above29.9%
  • Stem Degree46.1%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male49.9%
  • Female50.1%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married55.4%
  • Divorced13.2%
  • Never Married24.9%
  • Widowed6.5%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CitySierra Vista
State IDAZ
Population43,045

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1826.4%
19–2915.0%
30–3913.1%
40–4910.3%
Age Group% of Population
50–5910.5%
60–6910.9%
70–798.4%
80+5.2%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation57.7%
Unemployment Rate6.0%
Disabled16.3%

ETHNICITY

White77.1%
Black7.7%
Asian4.5%
Native American1.4%
Pacific Islander0.7%
Other2.5%
Multiple6.3%

OTHER

Hispanic25.5%
Limited English1.9%
Health Uninsured5.2%
Veteran28.0%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Sierra Vista, AZ a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Sierra Vista, AZ for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Sierra Vista, AZ housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Sierra Vista, AZ?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sierra Vista, AZ?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Sierra Vista, AZ?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Sierra Vista, AZ?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Sierra Vista, AZ for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Sierra Vista, AZ?

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Neighborhoods in Sierra Vista, AZ

Get to know neighborhoods in Sierra Vista, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Winterhaven Clubhouse

    Winterhaven ↗

    Median asking price
    $335,000
    / sq ft
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    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    23
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    4.3/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.