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The city had 11 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 49.4% and the vacancy rate was 11.8%. Its population was 19,841 in July 2026. There were 64 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population19,495people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,325EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent647.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate15.65%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,830offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 141% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean10.66µg/m³country median 7.0 — 52% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 90% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 98% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Nogales?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$737 per month, while the median home value was US$186,300 in July 2026. 45.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Nogales recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$737/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,023 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)716.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent647.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes609 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Nogales a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–61%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

43.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 8,528 of 19,495 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$43,214 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Nogales is 15.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income43,214 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband58.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet13.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet12.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary2,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,477 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate15.65 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Nogales?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,477 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,938of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €717
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,938
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Nogales Salary needed to live in Nogales

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Nogales. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Nogales. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher68.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents64 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,104 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Nogales when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesNogales highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Nogales highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Nogales3,830
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,830 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents203.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes50 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.51 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work2.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportOLS3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Nogales. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Nogales.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Nogales is 10.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.66 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 18.78 · Feb 19.78 · Mar 22.94 · Apr 26.33 · May 30.94 · Jun 36.06 · Jul 34.5 · Aug 33.44 · Sep 32.39 · Oct 28.39 · Nov 22.94 · Dec 18.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.17 · Feb 2.17 · Mar 4.61 · Apr 6.89 · May 11.17 · Jun 16.89 · Jul 19.39 · Aug 18.67 · Sep 15.83 · Oct 9.72 · Nov 4.5 · Dec 1.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10 · Feb 10.94 · Mar 13.78 · Apr 16.61 · May 21.06 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 26.94 · Aug 26.06 · Sep 24.11 · Oct 19.06 · Nov 13.72 · Dec 9.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 21.34 · Feb 19.81 · Mar 16 · Apr 7.11 · May 3.81 · Jun 13.72 · Jul 106.2 · Aug 86.61 · Sep 38.86 · Oct 16.51 · Nov 15.75 · Dec 25.65 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading53.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.49 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation242.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature28.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Simi Valley ±2.4 °C. Elsewhere: Granada (Spain) ±2.7 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±3.2 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±3.2 °C, Rivas-Vaciamadrid (Spain) ±3.2 °C, Elche (Spain) ±4.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 8,528 is not 20.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share20.11 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents8,528 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density361.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population19,495 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics20,019 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value186,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes49.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate56.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad42.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents22.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents20.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.58 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage68.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance21.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available89.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,391 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home7.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans78.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Nogales

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Nogales alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2321 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,325 Nogales+108%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,830 Nogales−81%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 15.7% Nogales−76%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 19,495 Nogales+157%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 20.1% Nogales−70%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,477 Nogalesno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 10.7 µg/m³ Nogales−27%
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Cities near Nogales

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Rio Rico 19.6 km away
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1,008 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Bluffdale19,506 residentsOrinda19,507 residentsLa Cañada Flintridge19,480 residentsMaitland19,511 residentsWinchester19,514 residentsHopkins19,523 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Nogales?

The median gross salary is 3,477 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Nogales?

The unemployment rate is 15.65 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Nogales?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.66 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Nogales?

Police recorded 3,830 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Nogales?

The published population is 19,495 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Nogales?

8,528 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Nogales a good place to live?

Nogales may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Nogales?

Rio Rico is near Nogales. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  3. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  4. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  5. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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