The Town FilesSan Luis, Arizona
City in Yuma County · population 35,257 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,900
- Household income
- $59,400
- Jan low / Jul high
- 48° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 33.0
San Luis is a city of 35,257 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $224,900, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more of a college town than 97% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 84% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 81% of Arizona towns.
How San Luis 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 San Luis is worth $224,900, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $59,400, which is more affordable than 54% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $741 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Luis | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,900 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $741 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $59,400 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in San Luis
| People | San Luis | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 27.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.3% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 1.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 46.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in San Luis
July highs average 106.7°F and January lows 47.9°F. About 3.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 181 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of San Luis since 1950.
Severe weather in Yuma County since 1996
Yuma County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| January 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | DR-730: Heavy Rain & High Winds |
Jobs and pay in Yuma County
Yuma County had 71,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,873 a year. Unemployment was 13.2% in 2023; in San Luis itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in San Luis
13 public schools with 8,309 students, about 29.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis High School | 9-12 | 2,586 | 25.4 |
| Desert View Elementary | K-6 | 751 | 34.1 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | K-6 | 722 | 32.8 |
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | K-6 | 651 | 27.1 |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4 | K-6 | 646 | 29.4 |
| Southwest Jr. High School | 7-8 | 639 | 21.3 |
| San Luis Middle School | 6-8 | 613 | 24.5 |
| Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ (charter) | K-8 | 583 | — |
| Rio Colorado Elementary School | PK-6 | 539 | 28.4 |
| Sun Valley Elementary School | K-6 | 243 | 20.3 |
| San Luis Pre-School | PK-PK | 167 | 33.4 |
| PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center (charter) | 9-12 | 166 | — |
Towns near San Luis
- Somerton, AZ8.2 mi · 14,197 people · home $232,600
- Yuma, AZ11.9 mi · 95,548 people · home $230,000
- Avenue B and C, AZ16.5 mi · 4,101 people · home $14,700
- Fortuna Foothills, AZ22.5 mi · 27,776 people · home $199,200
San Luis questions
Is San Luis, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Luis scores better for retirees than 28% of Arizona towns and quieter than 9%. 10.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in San Luis?
The median owner-occupied home in San Luis is valued at $224,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,400, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $741 a month.
What is the weather like in San Luis?
July highs average 106.7°F and January lows 47.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 3.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does San Luis get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of San Luis 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)