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Safford, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County
Safford, AZ
At a Glance
How Safford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Safford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Safford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Safford residents earn a median household income of $65,727 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,982. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Safford is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,261. Median rent is $976/month, with 24.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Safford reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,661/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Safford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Safford has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.