City safety & data profile

SahuaritaAZ

Sahuarita, AZ is a 26K-resident city in Pima County with a median household income of $104,680.

Pima County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sahuarita, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sahuarita has a population larger than 57% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $364,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 43%
By size
$104,680
Median income
$364,300
Median home
8.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Sahuarita

Sahuarita posts a median household income higher than 73% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sahuarita area.

Top 27%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sahuarita

Where Sahuarita income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$104,680 Top 27% higher than 73% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sahuarita, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Sahuarita sits inside Pima County, Arizona, at roughly 31.96°N, -110.96°W. Population 25,707, $104,680 median household income. Median home value $364,300, median rent $1,837. Poverty rate 8.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sahuarita's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.8%, then high blood pressure at 34.7%. 1 hospital in/around Sahuarita, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sahuarita from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
25,707
Sahuarita
Median Income
$104,680
+54% vs avg
Median Home Value
$364,300
+60% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pima County) - Sahuarita's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+7%
Median Income
$70,315+53%
Median Home Value
$319,700+91%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-26%
Unemployment
5.4%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sahuarita, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,837/mo
Poverty Rate
8.6% -39% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 44%
Work From Home 16.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 64.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.8%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
Obesity
30.1%
Physical Inactivity
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.8%
Binge Drinking
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%
Current Asthma
10.6%
Diabetes
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.5%
Annual Checkup 77.4%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
9.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
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1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SAHUARITA
SAHUARITA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sahuarita, AZ?
Sahuarita, AZ has a population of 25,707 people, located in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Sahuarita?
The median household income in Sahuarita, AZ is $104,680 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.6%.
What is the median home value in Sahuarita?
The median home value in Sahuarita, AZ is $364,300. Median rent is $1,837/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sahuarita?
The top health indicators in Sahuarita include Short Sleep Duration (35.8%), High Blood Pressure (34.7%), Obesity (30.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sahuarita?
Sahuarita has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sahuarita?
The median age in Sahuarita, AZ is 37.2 years. 44% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sahuarita, AZ is located in Pima County, Arizona. With a population of 26K and a $104,680 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sahuarita area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Sahuarita's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pima County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.