Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Broxton's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Cinemark 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (37) D-
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Tacos y Raspados mi Yaqui
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Rodolfo's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Filiberto's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Down Home BBQ
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Sub Standards
Fast Food
Paul's Pub
Bar
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Summit Fitness
Gym
Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Vista
Community Centre
Jaguar Fitness
Gym
Buena Health Fitness Center
Gym
ELKS Lodge
Community Centre
Masonic Lodge
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Sierra Vista Natural Foods Cooperative
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Parks (27) F
Nancy Hakes Park
Park
Woodcutter's Linear Park
Park
Bella Vista Neighborhood Park
Park
Veterans' Memorial Park
Park
Bella Vista Park
Park
Busby Park
Park
Tompkins Park
Park
Country Club Park
Park
Len Roberts Park
Park
Soldier Creek Park
Park
Soldier Creek Playground
Playground
Cyr Center Park
Park
Garden Canyon Linear Park
Park
Shops (32) D-
Clothing Exchange
Clothing
Good 2 Go
Convenience Store
99 Cent Store
Discount Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
M & M Cycling
Bicycle
99 Cent Store
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Valero
Convenience Store
Doc's
Convenience Store
Get Lit. Bookshop
Books
Big Lots
Department Store
Sun 'N Spokes
Bicycle
Fred's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Books
Dillard's
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Sierra Vista.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Vista Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Sierra Vista is 103/100 - which is 3% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime B-

Sierra Vista crime rates are 1,899 per 100k, which is 24% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
1,618 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
281 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C+

The median income in Sierra Vista is $59,585 - which is 16% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$59,585 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Vision
Doctor
Chiracahua Community Health Center
Doctor
Sierra Vista Sheriff's Station
Police
Sierra Vista Police Department
Police
Andrew Rowen Orthodontics
Dentist
Fry Fire District Station 1
Fire Station
Cochise Children's Dentistry
Dentist
Sierra Hearing Center
Doctor
Affiliated Dental Center
Dentist
General Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 262
Fire Station
Canyon Vista Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Sierra Vista home prices are $174,100 - which is 2% lower than Arizona
Home Price
$174,100 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
-2% C-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C+

The Sierra Vista graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (17) B-
Town & Country Elementary School
Village Meadows Elementary School
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista
Leman Academy Of Excellence-Sierra Vista
First Baptist Christian Academy
Bella Vista Elementary School
Berean Academy
Carmichael Elementary School
Veritas Christian Community School
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
Center For Academic Success #5
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
Aoc-Cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre
Colonel Smith Middle School
Colonel Johnston Elementary School
High Schools (9) F
Sierra Vista Online
Center For Academic Success The #1
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
Berean Academy
Veritas Christian Community School
Ctd - Cochise College
Aoc-Cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre
Ctd - Buena High School
Buena High School
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ratings A+

Sierra Vista has an overall rating of 87% from 31 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (30)
From AreaVibes A
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Sierra Vista, AZ Area Guide

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Sierra Vista Area Facts

  • Sierra Vista has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sierra Vista crime rates are 24% lower than the Arizona average
  • Cost of living in Sierra Vista is 3% higher than the Arizona average

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Bike and Hike to Your Heart's Content in Sierra Vista 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I lived in Sierra Vista AZ for one year while I was teaching in Douglas, a nearby town on the Mexican border. Sierra Vista is a desert town of about 45,000 people, and the best part about living there is getting outside to bike or hike any time of the year. Even when it gets hot ...Read More during June and July, mornings and evenings are almost always cool. Those are my favorite times to go out biking. The city offers an extensive map of bike trails to area attractions, but just biking around the 20 miles of city paths is fun.

Sierra Vista is close to the Coronado National Memorial in the Huachuca Mountains. You can park at the visitor center, learn about the Spanish quest for gold, then walk the forested trails. Friends and I would hike to a cave and climb down inside if we remembered our flashlight. A short drive down Highway 90 brings you to the San Pedro River, a national conservation area known for its diversity of wildlife. It's a wonderful place for seeing birds and hiking under the cottonwoods that line the river.

If you love the outdoors, Sierra Vista is fantastic, but it's short on culture. Apart from occasional events at Veteran's Memorial Park or the high school, there's not much happening. Tuscon is 75 miles away and has many museums and theaters. Restaurants are average. If you're looking for great Mexican food, a quick trip across the border is the best bet. Shopping is also average, except for the thrift stores. They're wonderful! The nearby Fort Huachuca army base means people come and go, often donating interesting items to Goodwill or St Vincent de Paul. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sierra Vista? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nancy Hakes Park
      Woodcutter's Linear Park
      Bella Vista Neighborhood Park
      Veterans' Memorial Park
      Bella Vista Park
      Busby Park
      Tompkins Park
      Country Club Park

      Entertainment

      Cinemark 10

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Carl's Jr.
      McDonald's
      Arby's
      Papa Murphy's
      Tacos y Raspados mi Yaqui
      Wendy's
      KFC

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Sierra Vista? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Sierra Vista.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sierra Vista? The cost of living in Sierra Vista is 103/100 - which is 3% higher than Arizona.
      Sierra Vista
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Arizona
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sierra Vista? Sierra Vista crime rates are 1,899, which are 24% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      1,899 per 100k people

      18% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      18% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sierra Vista? The median income in Sierra Vista is $59,585 which is 16% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $59,5858% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,4069% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Sierra Vista a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Raymond W Bliss Army Medical Center
      Canyon Vista Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Family Vision
      Sierra Hearing Center
      Chiracahua Community Health Center

      A Housing

      What are Sierra Vista home prices? Sierra Vista home prices are $174,100 - which is 2% lower than Arizona
      Median home value
      $174,1006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9773% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Sierra Vista have good schools? The Sierra Vista graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Sierra Vista a good place to live? Sierra Vista has an overall rating of 87% from 31 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      31 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      30 total surveys

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