NAICS 51

Information in Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Metro Market Score 29.9 (Favorable), ranked #59 of 294 metros. 36 establishments, 433 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 29.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market

Employment in Sierra Vista-Douglas's information sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 96.9. Combined with a 29.9 market score, this metro sits in the top quartile for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
75.8
LQ: 0.66
Rank #223 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
21.1
$62,355 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 96.9
Employment growth index
Rank #10 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
23.9
YoY wage change index

36 Information Firms in Sierra Vista-Douglas

36
Establishments
-5.3% YoY
433
Total Employment
+12.8% YoY
$62,355
Average Annual Wage
+7.3% YoY
0.66
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Sierra Vista-Douglas vs Arizona Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to Arizona overall. The state ranks #41/51 for entry risk.

Measure Sierra Vista-Douglas AZ Statewide
Overall Score 29.9 Favorable 49.2 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #59 of 294 metros #41 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Sierra Vista-Douglas

Other Services 13.2 Finance and Insurance 19.4 Administrative and Support Services 24.9 Healthcare and Social Assistance 36.8 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 37.1 Construction 39.1 Retail Trade 42.9 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 65.7 Accommodation and Food Services 69.8

Information in Other Arizona Metros

Yuma 19.3 #17/294 Prescott Valley-Prescott 24.8 #36/294 Flagstaff 27.1 #49/294 Lake Havasu City-Kingman 29.5 #57/294 Tucson 64.1 #254/294 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler 73.1 #284/294

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Sierra Vista-Douglas's information sector, the industry concentration component (75.8) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.