Flagstaff, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Coconino County County
Flagstaff, AZ
At a Glance
How Flagstaff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flagstaff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Flagstaff a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Flagstaff residents earn a median household income of $68,041 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,004. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,121 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flagstaff is $503,400 , 79% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,451. Median rent is $1,555/month, with 35.3% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Flagstaff reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,261/100K. The murder rate is 7.9/100K.
Education
51.8% of adults in Flagstaff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flagstaff has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.