Sonora Homes for Sale & Real Estate

Located in the northwestern part of Mexico, Sonora is situated just south of Arizona and New Mexico and east of the Gulf of California. There are approximately 2.85 million people living within the 69,249 square miles of the state. The capital of Sonora, Hermosillo, is located in the center of the state.

Sonora’s economy is rich in agriculture, livestock and fishing, as well as mining. Tourism is a major industry as well with 60% of its tourists coming from within Mexico. The main university in Sonora is the Universidad de Sonora which was established in the 1930s and maintains a student population of approximately 40,000. The Sonora Technology Institute is another major higher education institution located in Ciudad Obregón.

Sonora is home to eight types of indigenous people, who play a major role in the culture of the state. Evidence of human existence dating back over 10,000 years has been found in Sonora especially in the El Pinacate Desert.

Along with its unique culture as a state, Sonora also has cultural influences from eight indigenous peoples, the Yaqui, Papago, Mayo, Seri, Pima, Cucapa, Kikapu, and Guarijo. Each group has their distinct ways but they have blended their culture with the Mexican culture which is most evident during the annual Dia de los Muertos festival.

Sonora experiences four different distinct climates which vary in temperature and precipitation. The diverse geography features the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains located in eastern Sonora which leads to plains and rolling hills in the center and extends to the Gulf of California. Hermosillo averages highs in the 100s in the summertime and lows in the low-60s during the coldest months. Ciudad Obregón is even hotter with temperatures averaging in the upper-90s to low-100s May through October.

From the beaches to the border, there are many homes and rental properties available in Sonora. The homes, condos and apartments that are available throughout the state suit all budgets and preferences.

Home to close to 3 million people, Sonora is unique and diverse in its geography and culture. The economy is diverse as well with manufacturing and industry closer to the United States border and agriculture and livestock throughout. Entry areas such as Nogales allow for imports and exports to make their way easily across the border.