San Luis is a small city of 35,189 in Arizona, with a median household income of $46,747
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
San Luis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Luis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Luis 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: 91.3
San Luis's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Luis costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
San Luis, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$171,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,747
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
San Luis's violent crime rate is 87.6 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.6 /100k
Property Crime
548.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
San Luis is served primarily by Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 27.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
San Luis, AZ
National Avg
School District
Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
53.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Luis sees average highs of 69.8°F in January
and 106.7°F in July,
with 3.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
San Luis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes San Luis roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $171,700 and median rent is $823/month.
San Luis's violent crime rate is 87.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 548.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in San Luis are operated by Gadsden Elementary District (4505).
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 27.6:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
San Luis, AZ has a population of 35,189, a median household income of $46,747, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
San Luis averages 69.8°F in January and 106.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 3.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
San Luis, AZ is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 85349, 85350, 85336.
The population of San Luis, Arizona is 35,189 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Luis: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $171,700, median household income $46,747, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Luis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
