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Nogales, AZ

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 11
Population19,753
Foreign Born20.2%
Population Density949people per mi²
Median Age37.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

60/100

40% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Nogales, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $11k$21k
Comfortable $34k$49k
Luxury $74k+$114k+
Elite (Top 5%) $99k+$154k+
Affordability Ratio

83%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
12
Poor
6
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.5mi

Airport

Helipad 1

1.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Nogales, AZ

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping20Nearest 11.6 mi
Marina0Nearest 11.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 60.8 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 9.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$41k+11.1%
46% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$370k
44% below US avg
College Educated
18.4%
47% below US avg
WFH
4.4%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
49.5%
24% below US avg
Median Home
$173k
39% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+71.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+96.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.75 / 1k Residents36% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+45.9%
Burglary
2.05 / 1k Residents25% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.24 / 1k Residents8% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
4.65 / 1k Residents169% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+13Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Nogales, Arizona
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone8B~18°F min
Growing Season263 days337 frost-free
Annual Rainfall15.3"
Elevation3,835 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good160 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak949/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Great1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
C-
Weakborder 0.7 mi · coast 44 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$42.5M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T11:55:17.000Z

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