Living in Flagstaff, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Flagstaff · Census data 2020–2024
Flagstaff has 76,445 residents with a median age of 25.9. The median household income is $71,512 (11% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $552,900, the median rent is $1,645/month.
Flagstaff at a glance
- Population
- 76,445
- Median age
- 25.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,512State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $552,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,645/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 42.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Flagstaff a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Arizona median; home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Flagstaff
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Flagstaff the median home value is $552,900, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,645 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,999 a month in housing costs.
Flagstaff median household income
The median household income in Flagstaff is $71,512 and the income per person is $38,409. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Flagstaff: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,994
- Owner-occupied
- 42.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.7%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.26
Flagstaff demographics
- Population
- 76,445
- Median age
- 25.9
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 28,550
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Flagstaff ›
Education in Flagstaff
52.3% of adults 25 and older in Flagstaff have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Flagstaff
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Flagstaff vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | 76,445 | $71,512 | $552,900 | $1,645 |
| Mountainaire | 1,103 | $111,891 | $495,500 | — |
| Kachina Village | 3,212 | $90,375 | $413,500 | $1,232 |
| Doney Park | 6,253 | $104,967 | $613,300 | $1,212 |
| Mountain View Ranches | 1,984 | $116,290 | $518,700 | — |
| Timberline-Fernwood | 1,973 | $124,638 | $621,200 | — |
| Fort Valley | 1,761 | $125,625 | $904,900 | — |
| Bellemont | 1,701 | $119,722 | $533,800 | — |
| Oak Creek Canyon | 356 | $38,833 | $410,700 | $1,309 |
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What is the median household income in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median household income in Flagstaff is $71,512, 11% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Flagstaff?
The median home value in Flagstaff is $552,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Flagstaff?
The median gross rent in Flagstaff is $1,645 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Flagstaff, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Arizona median; home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Flagstaff?
The median age in Flagstaff is 25.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Flagstaff?
The average commute to work in Flagstaff is 17 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Flagstaff?
The unemployment rate in Flagstaff is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Flagstaff?
52.3% of adults in Flagstaff have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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