City Commerce

City Features

The economic base of the City of San Luis includes professional services, retail, agri-business, and light industrial activities. This traditionally agricultural area continues to contribute significantly to the nationwide market of consumables, particularly lettuce and cauliflower in the winter months and a variety of melons during the summertime.

Wal-Mart in San Luis

Renovations & Construction

Residents and visitors enjoy access to professional services that run the gamut. The city's industrial base is dramatically expanding with the current renovations of the existing industrial park and construction of a brand new park located at the new International Commercial Port of Entry in East San Luis.

Employment by Sector

SectorNumber of Jobs
Business and Financial Operations240
Professional and Related Occupations378
Service646
Sales and Office1,063
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1,176
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance592
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving1,128


Major San Luis Employers

EmployerFieldNumber of Employees
Arizona State PrisonGovernment653
Gadsden Unified School DistrictEducation448 Full-time
228 Part-time
ACT Call CenterProfessional Service700
Wal-MartRetail Store270
City of San LuisGovernment230


Growth Indicators

Taxable Sales Revenue

YearRevenue in Millions
1990$35.1
2000$65.3
2006$111.3
2007$111.5

Net Assessed Value of Taxable Sales

YearValue in Millions
1990$4.8
2000$18.5
2006$39.2
2007$45.8

Retail Trade Sales Tax Revenue

YearRevenue
1990$486,482
2000$976,793
2006$1,459,862
2007$1,395,908
2008$1,846,699

Restaurant & Bar Sales Tax Revenue

YearRevenue
1990$59,952
2000$163,501
2006$208,974
2007$206,264
2008$235,140

Total City Tax Collections

YearRevenue
2005$2,914,013
2006$3,896,285
2007$3,901,792
2008$4,621,220