At a Glance
Median Income
$65,727
$27,982 per capita
Home Value
$191,600
Zillow: $289,739
Median Rent
$976/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Safford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.7% (58% above 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 $289,739. 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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,217
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,101/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,727
Per Capita$27,982
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$976
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$289,739
Housing Units3,979
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation2,918 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Safford was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.