Flagstaff, Arizona
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City Overview
As of 2009, Flagstaff's population is 59,746 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.06 percent.
The median home cost in Flagstaff is $304,230. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Flagstaff's cost of living is 22.39% Higher than the U.S. average.
Flagstaff public schools spend $4,529 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Flagstaff.
The unemployment rate in Flagstaff is 4.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Flagstaff jobs have Increased by 3.00 percent.
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People
The 2009 Flagstaff, AZ, population is 59,746. There are 914 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Flagstaff, AZ
The median age is 28.8. The US median is 37.6. 46.82% of people in Flagstaff, AZ, are married. 9.83% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 21.98% of people are married, with children. 10.70% have children, but are single.
Race in Flagstaff, AZ
73.06% of people are white, 1.47% are black, 1.59% are asian, 15.72% are native american, and 8.61% claim 'Other'.
15.79% of the people in Flagstaff, AZ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 84.21% are non-hispanic).
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Flagstaff: Its hard to choose just one category, but truly Flagstaff has a small town feel and an amazing sense of community. I chose culture and recreation over the others just... (read more)Outdoor Wonderland: Whether you want to stay in your own backyard, walk about town or take a day trip, your options seem almost limitless. Flagstaff is surrounded by natural beauty and... (read more)snowbowl opens thursday: SWEET!... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Health
There are 231 physicians per 100,000 population in Flagstaff, AZ. The US average is 170.
Flagstaff, AZ Health Index
Air quality in Flagstaff, AZ is 18 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Flagstaff, AZ is 57 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 98 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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re: Mostly a nice community - 4/21/2007: I've only lived in Flag for 2 months, but I really don't see a transient problem, especially compared to the Denver area. I haven't had anyone approach me begging. In... (read more)Flagged Out: As a long time resident of Flagstaff I feel qualified to say it ain't what it used to be. Train horns blast incessantly day and night causing us not to be able to open... (read more)Flagstaff Pluses and Minuses: Prior to choosing Flagstaff 13 years ago I heard the oft mentioned description "poverty with a view" This is true for some but not for others. Look carefully at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.00% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 41.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.13% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.90% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,666 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $43,035 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 15.38% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.76% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.47% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.23% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.80% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.09% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.73% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.41% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.95% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.20% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 12.45% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.71% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.19% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.26% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.40% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.93% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.05% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Flagstaff, AZ, is 4.80%, with job growth of 3.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.10%.
Flagstaff, AZ Taxes
Flagstaff, AZ,sales tax rate is 8.13%. Income tax is 3.90%.
Flagstaff, AZ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,666, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $43,035.
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future growth in Flag?: Does anyone know why Flagstaff has never grown to nearly the size of Tucson, when it's not as hot and a very disirable place to live? I would like to move their but... (read more)what is a good city in arizona to move a young fam: we live in northern ca now and is thinking of moving to arizona any ideas
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 20 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $304,230 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -11.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 42.90% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.67% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 47.43% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.03 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.30% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.02% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.08% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.35% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.62% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.53% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 21.85% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 31.97% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 11.60% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.15% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3.29% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.53% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 17.70% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 11.71% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 10.18% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 20.47% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.39% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.55% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7.06% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.15% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 2.79% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Flagstaff, AZ, is $304,230. Home appreciation is -11.90% over the last year. The median age of Flagstaff, AZ, real estate is 20 years.
Flagstaff, AZ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 47.43% of the Flagstaff, AZ, population. 9.67% of houses and apartments in Flagstaff, AZ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Flagstaff Housing SperlingViews
Flagstaff - A mountain town: What was once a large mountain town is now a small city. Property prices here are above average, and the market is nfluenced by both the influx of "Californians" seeking... (read more)Tax on Rentals?: I heard an odd rumor that they charge tax on your rent if you rent in Arizona. Is this... (read more)Flagstaff not for everyone: Housing is way too expensive here for what you get, other than that it is... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Crime
Flagstaff, AZ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Flagstaff, AZ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Flagstaff: Its hard to choose just one category, but truly Flagstaff has a small town feel and an amazing sense of community. I chose culture and recreation over the others just... (read more)Outdoor Wonderland: Whether you want to stay in your own backyard, walk about town or take a day trip, your options seem almost limitless. Flagstaff is surrounded by natural beauty and... (read more)snowbowl opens thursday: SWEET!... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Climate
Flagstaff, AZ, gets 21 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 100 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 82.
On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 16. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 72 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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snowbowl opens thursday: SWEET!... (read more)Flagstaff's climate: I have lived in the heart of Flagstaff since August 2005. I grew up in Buffalo, NY. We had as long a winter in 2007-08 as I can remember having in Buffalo, and I grew... (read more)Plusses and minuses concerning Flagstaff's climate: I moved to Flagstaff in August 2005 in order to take a graduate forestry degree. The past 3 years have had increasingly colder, snowier, longer winters. If you do not... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Education
Flagstaff, AZ, schools spend $4,529 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 131 students per librarian, and 399 children per counselor in Flagstaff, AZ schools.
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re: Mostly a nice community - 4/21/2007: I've only lived in Flag for 2 months, but I really don't see a transient problem, especially compared to the Denver area. I haven't had anyone approach me begging. In... (read more)future growth in Flag?: Does anyone know why Flagstaff has never grown to nearly the size of Tucson, when it's not as hot and a very disirable place to live? I would like to move their but... (read more)Flagged Out: As a long time resident of Flagstaff I feel qualified to say it ain't what it used to be. Train horns blast incessantly day and night causing us not to be able to open... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Flagstaff, AZ, takes 17 minutes. 71% of commuters drive their own car alone. 14% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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snowbowl opens thursday: SWEET!... (read more)future growth in Flag?: Does anyone know why Flagstaff has never grown to nearly the size of Tucson, when it's not as hot and a very disirable place to live? I would like to move their but... (read more)Flagstaff's climate: I have lived in the heart of Flagstaff since August 2005. I grew up in Buffalo, NY. We had as long a winter in 2007-08 as I can remember having in Buffalo, and I grew... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Flagstaff, AZ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Flagstaff, AZ is more expensive.
Overall, Flagstaff, AZ cost of living is 122.39.
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Beauty for a price!: Flagstaff is a great place to live. Especially for those who love the outdoors. Many rereation opportuities within the city as well as the surrounding area. A very... (read more)Cost of living high: Flagstaff is beautiful, but expensive. A nice place to visit, but hard to live... (read more)flagstaff: great place to live but expensive and growing... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 30.89% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 6.98% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 8.44% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 9.48% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.07% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.37% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.97% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.32% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.43% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.27% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.06% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.43% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.25% | 0.54% |
30.89% of the people in Flagstaff, AZ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 6.98% are Catholic; 8.44% are Protestant; 9.48% are LDS; 5.06% are another Christian faith; 0.43% in Flagstaff, AZ are Jewish; 0.26% are an eastern faith; 0.25% affilitates with Islam.
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re: Mostly a nice community - 4/21/2007: I've only lived in Flag for 2 months, but I really don't see a transient problem, especially compared to the Denver area. I haven't had anyone approach me begging. In... (read more)Flagged Out: As a long time resident of Flagstaff I feel qualified to say it ain't what it used to be. Train horns blast incessantly day and night causing us not to be able to open... (read more)Flagstaff Pluses and Minuses: Prior to choosing Flagstaff 13 years ago I heard the oft mentioned description "poverty with a view" This is true for some but not for others. Look carefully at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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Voting
55.82% of the people in Flagstaff, AZ are registered as Democrats. 43.00% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.19%.
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Flagstaff: Its hard to choose just one category, but truly Flagstaff has a small town feel and an amazing sense of community. I chose culture and recreation over the others just... (read more)Outdoor Wonderland: Whether you want to stay in your own backyard, walk about town or take a day trip, your options seem almost limitless. Flagstaff is surrounded by natural beauty and... (read more)snowbowl opens thursday: SWEET!... (read more)Have an opinion about Flagstaff? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Flagstaff Click Here
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