Snowflake, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Navajo County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,349 Population 188/sq mi density
$72,753 Median Income $22,649 per capita
$248,000 Home Value $339,678 Zillow
$1,304 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,753 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$248,000 home value, $1,304/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Snowflake, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,753
3% below
$22,649 per capita
Home Value
$248,000
12% below
Zillow: $339,678
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
12% above
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
88%
Rent
112%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Snowflake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 2.1% (42% 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 $339,678. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.

Data Overview

People

Population6,349
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,753
Per Capita$22,649
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A+
Home Value$248,000
Rent$1,304
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$339,678
Housing Units1,874
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death21,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI13 (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.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.