Smallest Cities in Arizona

Top 94 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Arizona

1 Three Points 5,033
2 Cave Creek 5,033
3 Citrus Park 5,136
4 Guadalupe 5,293
5 Benson 5,331
6 Thatcher 5,354
7 Kayenta 5,651
8 Rincon Valley 5,851
9 Doney Park 5,947
10 Williamson 6,112
12 Snowflake 6,349
13 Avra Valley 6,364
14 Litchfield Park 6,871
15 Catalina 6,908
16 Youngtown 6,985
17 Globe 7,230
18 Tolleson 7,233
19 Page 7,407
20 Wickenburg 7,468
21 Golden Valley 7,999
22 Tuba City 8,265
23 Arizona City 8,681
24 Winslow 8,831
25 Corona de Tucson 9,039
26 Picture Rocks 9,665
27 Sedona 9,770
28 Safford 10,217
29 Tucson Mountains 11,428
30 Show Low 11,913
31 Camp Verde 12,282
32 Gold Canyon 12,488
33 Saddlebrooke 12,616
34 Paradise Valley 12,621
35 Verde Village 12,662
36 Tucson Estates 12,687
37 Chino Valley 13,372
38 Valencia West 13,834
39 Sun Lakes 14,079
41 New Kingman-Butler 14,281
42 Somerton 14,383
43 Coolidge 15,300
44 Tanque Verde 15,531
45 Fort Mohave 15,716
46 Vail 15,722
47 Douglas 16,118
48 Payson 16,494
49 Eloy 16,671
50 Flowing Wells 16,989
51 New River 18,365
52 Nogales 19,753
53 Green Valley 21,581
54 Rio Rico 21,798
55 Anthem 22,622
56 Fountain Hills 23,768
57 Florence 25,961
58 Sun City West 27,003
59 Drexel Heights 27,636
60 Fortuna Foothills 28,227
61 Kingman 33,850
62 Sahuarita 35,012
63 El Mirage 35,823
64 San Luis 35,998
65 Sun City 38,018
66 Apache Junction 39,746
67 Bullhead City 42,193
68 Sierra Vista 45,203
69 Prescott 46,744
70 Oro Valley 47,595
71 Prescott Valley 48,048
72 Catalina Foothills 51,756
73 Marana 54,487
74 Casa Grande 57,590
75 Lake Havasu City 58,037
76 Maricopa 62,986
77 Queen Creek 66,369
78 Casas Adobes 70,770
79 Flagstaff 76,333
80 Avondale 90,644
81 Yuma 98,461
82 Buckeye 99,844
83 Goodyear 102,891
84 San Tan Valley 105,231
85 Surprise 149,519
86 Tempe 186,419
87 Peoria 194,338
88 Scottsdale 242,169
89 Glendale 250,193
90 Gilbert 271,118
91 Chandler 278,123
92 Mesa 507,478
93 Tucson 543,348
94 Phoenix 1,624,832

The smallest cities in Arizona (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Three Points has a population of just 5,033. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,033 residents, Three Points is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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