What are the schools like in Kino Springs, AZ?

School district data for Kino Springs is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Kino Springs?

The median household income in Kino Springs, AZ is $43,846 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.8%.

What is the weather like in Kino Springs, AZ?

Kino Springs has an average high temperature of 65.8°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Kino Springs, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Kino Springs, AZ affordable or expensive?

Kino Springs's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kino Springs is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $101,000 and the median rent is $850 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Kino Springs, AZ?

Kino Springs has a violent crime rate of 96.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1524.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kino Springs, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Kino Springs is a small town of 154 in Arizona, with a median household income of $43,846 and a 14.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Kino Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kino Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kino Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.9

Kino Springs's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kino Springs costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kino Springs, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$101,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,846	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kino Springs's violent crime rate is 96.8 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.8 /100k

Property Crime

1524.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Kino Springs, AZ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kino Springs sees average highs of 65.8°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 14.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kino Springs, AZ
Average High — January	65.8°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	14.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Kino Springs, AZ	National Avg
Population	154	—
Median Age	49.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Beyerville, AZ 4 mi Nogales, AZ 7 mi Patagonia, AZ 13 mi Rio Rico, AZ 14 mi Tumacacori-Carmen, AZ 20 mi

Kino Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kino Springs, AZ affordable or expensive?

Kino Springs's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kino Springs roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $101,000 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Kino Springs, AZ?

Kino Springs's violent crime rate is 96.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1524.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kino Springs?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Kino Springs, AZ a good place to live?

Kino Springs, AZ has a population of 154, a median household income of $43,846, and an unemployment rate of 14.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Kino Springs?

Kino Springs averages 65.8°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.6 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kino Springs?

The population of Kino Springs, Arizona is 154 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kino Springs?

Key numbers for living in Kino Springs: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $101,000, median household income $43,846, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kino Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.