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Flagstaff, AZ vs San Francisco, CA

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- San Francisco is 0% more densely populated than Flagstaff.
- People are 25.6% more likely to be married in San Francisco.
- The Median Age is 12.9 years older in San Francisco.
 Flagstaff, AZSan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock865,933329,725,481
 Female Population49.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
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 Population - 201066,102  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock776,733285,036,114
 Population - 199045,857  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now61.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock18,478.093.4
 Land Area66.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock185.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Flagstaff, AZSan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2019.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Flagstaff, AZSan Francisco, CAUnited States
 White62.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.9%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Flagstaff, AZSan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Married Population33.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.5%50.2%
 Never Married56.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.0%10.8%
 Widowed1.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.342.60
 Households26,450  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock170,46580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,931  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews
Amber · 
Flagstaff is ideal for young families
Over 2 years ago

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 
Cost of living is outrageous
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Amanda · Flagstaff, AZ
Small city feel and beautiful outdoors
Over 6 years ago

Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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Reviews for San Francisco    149 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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