Payson, AZ


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Payson, AZ

About Payson, AZ

Payson, AZ is an incorporated town located in Gila County with a population of around fifteen thousand people. Payson offers plenty of outdoor activities perfect for anyone looking to explore nature through hiking trails or fishing at the local rodeo pond! Additionally there are many stores, eateries, and entertainment spots available offering its community something fun to do all year round.

Location Details

State: Arizona
County: Gila County
Metro Area: Payson Metro Area
City: Payson
Zip Codes: 85541
Cost of Living:

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Payson Cost of Living
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$400,000
+15.5% higher than avg
$58,109
-18.8% lower than avg
$889 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-29.1% lower than avg
Payson Crime
42 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Payson, Arizona
$76,680
for a family
$34,000
for a single person
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We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 5 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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