At a Glance
Median Income
$63,376
$35,400 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $437,831
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
632/100K
2,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
12.6% smoking rate
How Show Low Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Show Low's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Show Low a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Show Low residents earn a median household income of $63,376 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,400. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Show Low is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,831. Median rent is $1,055/month, with 30.4% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Show Low reports 632 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,301/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Show Low hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Show Low has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population11,913
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,376
Per Capita$35,400
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,055
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$437,831
Housing Units7,756
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent632/100K
Property2,301/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,352 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Show Low was founded in 1870.
The median home in Show Low was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.