Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
25%
Huachuca City, AZ
Area Guide
Discover the natural beauty of the Sunset City
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Mountains
Huachuca City sits at the base of the Huachuca Mountains in southern Arizona, just a few miles from the gates of Fort Huachuca, one of the U.S. Army's longest continuously operating installations. That military presence shapes much of daily life here, giving the town a close-knit, purposeful energy that sets it apart from larger Arizona cities. Sierra Vista, the region's commercial hub, is only a short drive away, so residents have easy access to shopping, dining, and services without sacrificing a quieter pace at home.
The town itself is compact and walkable in its core areas, with a straightforward, no-frills layout that appeals to those who value simplicity over spectacle. Cochise College has a campus nearby in Sierra Vista, adding an educational anchor to the broader region. Fort Huachuca is also home to the U.S. Army Intelligence Center, making it one of the most strategically significant bases in the Southwest.
The rental landscape leans toward single-family homes and smaller apartment communities rather than high-rise towers, reflecting the town's modest scale. Renters will find a mix of ranch-style houses, duplexes, and low-rise apartment communities that suit a range of needs and household sizes. The Huachuca Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop and easy access to hiking trails, bird-watching corridors, and open sky that make everyday life here feel genuinely connected to the natural world.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,999
Average: $63,798
Education
375
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
652
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Huachuca City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Huachuca City, AZ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
261 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
261 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.