The Town FilesMiracle Valley, Arizona
Community in Cochise County · population 571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,600
- Household income
- $54,604
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 42.5
Miracle Valley is a community of 571 people in Cochise County, Arizona. The median home is worth $86,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Arizona towns, better for families than 94% of Arizona towns, easier by car than 94% of Arizona towns.
How Miracle Valley ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Miracle Valley is worth $86,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $54,604, which is more affordable than 88% of Arizona towns. 82.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Miracle Valley | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $54,604 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 82.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Miracle Valley
| People | Miracle Valley | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 33.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 40.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Miracle Valley
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 20.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Miracle Valley since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Cochise County since 1996
Cochise County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2017 | Fire | FM-5183: Lizard Fire |
| June 12, 2011 | Fire | FM-2919: Monument Fire |
| May 9, 2011 | Fire | FM-2907: Horseshoe Two Fire |
Jobs and pay in Cochise County
Cochise County had 34,954 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,877 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Miracle Valley itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Miracle Valley
1 public school with 45 students, about 45.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Elementary School | PK-PK | 45 | 45.0 |
Towns near Miracle Valley
- Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ6.4 mi · 14,428 people · home $258,800
- Bisbee, AZ12.8 mi · 4,923 people · home $216,700
- Naco, AZ13.3 mi · 824 people · home $74,300
- Sierra Vista, AZ16.0 mi · 45,308 people · home $254,200
- Huachuca City, AZ20.6 mi · 1,626 people · home $126,300
- Tombstone, AZ23.7 mi · 1,308 people · home $182,600
- Whetstone, AZ24.7 mi · 3,236 people · home $213,900
Miracle Valley questions
Is Miracle Valley, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Miracle Valley scores better for retirees than 87% of Arizona towns and quieter than 67%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Miracle Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Miracle Valley is valued at $86,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,604, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Miracle Valley?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Miracle Valley get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Miracle Valley in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)