Smallest Cities in Arizona

Top 95 cities ranked by smallest cities

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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

11 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 6,340

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 Cottonwood 12,547

34 Saddlebrooke 12,616

35 Paradise Valley 12,621

36 Verde Village 12,662

37 Tucson Estates 12,687

38 Chino Valley 13,372

39 Valencia West 13,834

40 Sun Lakes 14,079

41 Sierra Vista Southeast 14,213

42 New Kingman-Butler 14,281

43 Somerton 14,383

44 Coolidge 15,300

45 Tanque Verde 15,531

46 Fort Mohave 15,716

47 Vail 15,722

48 Douglas 16,118

49 Payson 16,494

50 Eloy 16,671

51 Flowing Wells 16,989

52 New River 18,365

53 Nogales 19,753

54 Green Valley 21,581

55 Rio Rico 21,798

56 Anthem 22,622

57 Fountain Hills 23,768

58 Florence 25,961

59 Sun City West 27,003

60 Drexel Heights 27,636

61 Fortuna Foothills 28,227

62 Kingman 33,850

63 Sahuarita 35,012

64 El Mirage 35,823

65 San Luis 35,998

66 Sun City 38,018

67 Apache Junction 39,746

68 Bullhead City 42,193

69 Sierra Vista 45,203

70 Prescott 46,744

71 Oro Valley 47,595

72 Prescott Valley 48,048

73 Catalina Foothills 51,756

74 Marana 54,487

75 Casa Grande 57,590

76 Lake Havasu City 58,037

77 Maricopa 62,986

78 Queen Creek 66,369

79 Casas Adobes 70,770

80 Flagstaff 76,333

81 Avondale 90,644

82 Yuma 98,461

83 Buckeye 99,844

84 Goodyear 102,891

85 San Tan Valley 105,231

86 Surprise 149,519

87 Tempe 186,419

88 Peoria 194,338

89 Scottsdale 242,169

90 Glendale 250,193

91 Gilbert 271,118

92 Chandler 278,123

93 Mesa 507,478

94 Tucson 543,348

95 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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