Data & Demographics

Community

Population

Age Composition  

Racial Composition

Language Spoken at Home

 
Housing

Household Size

Rental Housing

Source: Orgullo Del Sol Apartments

Educational Attainment

Educational Facilities: Primary and Secondary Schools

High Schools

Universities and Colleges

Income

  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

Property Tax

Source: AZ Dept. of Revenue & AZ Tax Research Foundation

Sales Tax/Transaction Privilege Tax

Source: AZ Dept. of Revenue & AZ Tax Research Foundation

Industry Employment

Source: Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

Labor Force

Source: Arizona Dept. of Administration

Major Private/Public Employers  

Transportation

Distance to Markets

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2008-2012 American Community Survey

Quality of Life
Southwestern Arizona is widely acclaimed for its natural amenities, climate, cultural diversity, and unique recreational activities. Strong family values, culture, and low cost of living make San Luis one of the most enjoyable small cities in the country. Located on the Colorado River just 90 miles from the ocean, Yuma County embodies all these natural qualities which make it a great place to live and work. In all, more than 660 acres of parks, athletic complexes, and trails are available in the region for public use.

Cultural and Recreational Resources
Joe Orduno Park: 21 acres; pool, softball fields, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, walking path, ramadas, security fencing, recreational center, youth center, gymnasium, play apparatus.

Cesar Chavez Cultural Center: A facility with a stage used for various performances and presentations. The facility can accommodate banquets, social dances, assemblies, arts and crafts shows, and other large gathering. During the summer, the facility offers a variety of summer classes including dancing, chess, music and other contents.

Neighborhood and community parks: San Luis has a variety of neighborhood parks and community parks for recreational activities such as field games, court games, playground apparatus, picking and outdoor recreational activities.

Public Safety
According to Movoto Real Estate, San Luis was name the 7th safest city in Arizona due to the low crime reports reported the lowest rates for most categories of crimes among Arizona cities.

Agriculture
As of 2002, there were 531 farms in Yuma County, producing on 231,125 acres of land. Agri-business is the major economic driver in Yuma County, contributing $1.3 billion dollars annually to the regional economy. From research and development, to growing and harvesting, to processing, packaging, and distribution, the agri-business industry cluster is fully developed and impacts nearly every other sector in the area.

Climate
San Luis is one of the cities with the most days of sunshine. Our community is the driest, lease humid and with the least days of precipitation. During our winter months, our days and night are cool allowing residents to wear a coat and visitors to be in light clothing.