Flagstaff, Arizona
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US places
- top 1% for sunny days
- top 3% for commute time
- bottom 3% for annual snowfall
Flagstaff is a mid-size city in Arizona with about 76,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sunny days, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and annual snowfall.
Official websiteflagstaff.az.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.2 in1.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 9% of US places
Home Value$467k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.46%better than 91% of US places
Income Tax2.50%better than 82% of US places
Sales Tax8.38%better than 32% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.52%better than 71% of US places
Unemployment6.6%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation22.6 in17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall90.1 inbetter than 3% of US places
Sunny Days334 daysbetter than 99% of US places
Summer Humidity45°Fbetter than 95% of US places
Comfortable Days47 daysbetter than 8% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.7better than 22% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality52.0better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime2463/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2384/100kbetter than 13% of US places
Community
Population76,17798th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age25.94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5084th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.8%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.1%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)15.6%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 97% of US places
Walkability13.2/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance123 mibetter than 27% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.47better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 29% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Flagstaff an affordable place to live?
- Flagstaff is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 9% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Flagstaff?
- The median home value in Flagstaff is $467k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Flagstaff?
- Median household income in Flagstaff is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Flagstaff?
- Median gross rent in Flagstaff is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Flagstaff safe?
- Flagstaff is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2463/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2384/100k.
- What is the weather like in Flagstaff?
- Flagstaff averages 68°F in July and 31°F in January, with 22.6 in of annual precipitation and about 334 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Flagstaff?
- Public-school quality in Flagstaff is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Flagstaff?
- The average one-way commute in Flagstaff is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)