Cochise County · Sierra Vista-Douglas · population 44,710
Where Sierra Vista stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
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.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 18.5 price-to-rent ratio, Sierra Vista is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Sierra Vista has held up across the cycle: home values at $301,603 with +5.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Sierra Vista'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 Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, with an estimated population of 44,710. It anchors the Sierra Vista-Douglas metro area. The median home value in Sierra Vista is $301,603 as of 2026-04, up 1.6% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.0% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Sierra Vista average $1,357 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+1.3%). The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
About Sierra Vista (Wikipedia)
Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 45,308, and is the 27th most populous city in Arizona. The city is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas Metropolitan Area, with a 2010 population of 131,346. Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army post, has been incorporated and is located in the northwest part of the city. Sierra Vista is bordered by the cities of Huachuca City and Whetstone to the north and Sierra Vista Southeast to the South.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Sierra Vista
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Sierra Vista residents asked to avoid area due to active investigationKVOA · 4h ago
- Shelter-In-Place lifted in Sierra Vista following SWAT situationKGUN 9 · 1d ago
- Sierra Vista Police identify two suspects arrested during SWAT missionKVOA · 6h ago
- Fire near border closes Coronado National Memorialazcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 6d ago
- 1201 Colombo Ave Apt 3204, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635Realtor.com · 5d ago
- Sierra Vista Residents Will Continue to Fight for their Homes After Superior Court Upholds Senseless Zoning RuleThe Institute for Justice · 5mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Sierra Vista-Douglas area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
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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