Clifton, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,845 Population 262/sq mi density
$84,457 Median Income $26,216 per capita
$66,000 Home Value $277,261 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,457 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $592/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,457
12% above
$26,216 per capita
Home Value
$66,000
77% below
Zillow: $277,261
Median Rent
$592/mo
49% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Clifton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
23%
Rent
51%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clifton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clifton residents earn a median household income of $84,457 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,216. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clifton is $66,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,261. Median rent is $592/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

19.6% of adults in Clifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clifton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,845
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,457
Per Capita$26,216
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,000
Rent$592
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$277,261
Housing Units1,510
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation4,237 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Clifton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.