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Sahuarita, AZ

Sahuarita, AZ.

Population: 31,668 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sahuarita, AZ is $338,220 — down 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,990 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,960/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,220

Median home value

-2.3%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,220
1-year appreciation
-2.3%
3-year appreciation
-3.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$365,793
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$339,990
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-2.2%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
203
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
212
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
62 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,960/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,400/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,250/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Great Expectations Academy (10974), Pima County JTED (89380), Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
Schools include
Great Expectations Academy, PCJTED - Sahuarita High School, PCJTED - Walden Grove High School, Pima County at Walden Grove, Sahuarita Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · lightning: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tucson International Airport Area (13.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
12.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
123
Days with Moderate air quality
235
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,060
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,896

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tumacácori National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Tumacácori National Historical Park, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Ruby Star Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tucson International Airport (TUS) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SAHUARITA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,137 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,006
Housing built before 1970
3.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
81.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,223
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
315,520
Average weekly wage
$1,105
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,227

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SahuaritaState medianUS median
Median home value$338,220$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$339,990$379,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,960/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,223$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sahuarita, AZ?
$338,220.
What is the median sale price in Sahuarita, AZ?
$339,990.
How long do homes take to sell in Sahuarita, AZ?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Sahuarita, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,960/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sahuarita, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Sahuarita, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sahuarita, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sahuarita, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sahuarita, AZ?
13 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sahuarita, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sahuarita, AZ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sahuarita, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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