At a Glance
Median Income
$72,753
$22,649 per capita
Home Value
$248,000
Zillow: $334,230
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
783/100K
4,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Snowflake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Snowflake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Snowflake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Snowflake residents earn a median household income of $72,753 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Snowflake is $248,000 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,230. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 25.3% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Snowflake reports 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,878/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Snowflake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Snowflake has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,349
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,753
Per Capita$22,649
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,000
Rent$1,304
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$334,230
Housing Units1,874
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent783/100K
Property4,878/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death21,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,663 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Snowflake was founded in 1878.
The median home in Snowflake was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.