Living in Safford, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Safford · Census data 2020–2024
Safford has 10,239 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $65,647 (18% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $199,800, the median rent is $1,048/month.
Safford at a glance
- Population
- 10,239
- Median age
- 31State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,647State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $199,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,048/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Safford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Safford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Safford the median home value is $199,800, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Safford median household income
The median household income in Safford is $65,647 and the income per person is $28,474. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Safford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,185
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.74
Safford demographics
- Population
- 10,239
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,681
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Safford ›
Education in Safford
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Safford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Safford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Safford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safford | 10,239 | $65,647 | $199,800 | $1,048 |
| Solomon | 321 | $76,583 | — | $697 |
| Thatcher | 5,439 | $82,917 | $286,300 | $939 |
| Cactus Flats | 1,508 | $58,021 | $313,700 | $239 |
| Central | 657 | $97,365 | $480,000 | — |
| San Jose | 496 | $63,269 | $134,400 | — |
| Swift Trail Junction | 2,859 | $63,074 | $204,800 | $905 |
| Pima | 2,995 | $97,960 | $267,300 | $1,162 |
| Fort Thomas | 313 | $108,542 | $154,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Safford, AZ?
The median household income in Safford is $65,647, 18% 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 Safford?
The median home value in Safford is $199,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Safford?
The median gross rent in Safford is $1,048 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Safford, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Safford?
The median age in Safford is 31 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Safford?
The average commute to work in Safford is 23 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Safford?
The unemployment rate in Safford is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Safford?
18.1% of adults in Safford 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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