San Luis, AZ — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Yuma County · Yuma · population 40,064

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San Luis, AZ
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78
Hot
Momentum score · 0–100

Where San Luis stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 7.1% annual growth over 5 years. population growing 3.2% per year.

Median home $237,938
1-year +2.0%
5-yr CAGR +7.1%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +3.2%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$238k$99k$149k$198k$247k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
92/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
60 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
75 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Home 10-yr CAGR
83 · w10%
Long thesis

San Luis has been growing population at 3.2% per year while home values compounded +7.1% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

San Luis's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About San Luis

San Luis is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, with an estimated population of 40,064. It anchors the Yuma metro area. The population has grown 3.2% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in San Luis is $237,938 as of 2026-04, up 2.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.1% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 78 of 100 (Hot). Buyers should expect competition and limited negotiation room in this market.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.2% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +7.1% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About San Luis (Wikipedia)

San Luis is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The population was 35,257 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Yuma Metropolitan Statistical Area. San Luis, located in the southwest corner of the state directly adjacent to Mexico's Federal Highway 2 at San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, was the second fastest-growing city or town in Arizona from 1990 to 2000. According to 2022 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 35,770.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

Expect competition, escalation clauses, and pressure to waive inspections. Make your strongest offer up front — Hot markets reward decisiveness, not negotiation. If you can't write a clean offer, you may not be the best fit for this market right now.

Seller

Price slightly above recent comps and let multiple offers work. Days-on-market should be short. Don't accept the first offer in the first 48 hours unless it's significantly above ask.

Investor

Cap rates will look ugly in a Hot market — your thesis has to be appreciation, not yield. Don't expect cash flow; expect to ride the trend and exit before it stalls.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Yuma County right now.

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Run the numbers for San Luis

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
65° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
106° / 79°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
286
~78% of year
Annual precip
14″ rain
2″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Yuma area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
36%
Very dry climate
Median household income
$72,900
Arizona state median
Top industries (state-level)
HealthcareConstructionTech

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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