Best Places to Live in Payson Metro Area, Arizona

Payson, AZ micropolitan area is situated in Gila County with a population of 40,890. The city serves as a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Mogollon Rim and Tonto National Forest. Payson is also home to several businesses including furniture factories, high-tech automotive plants and a copper mining company.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Payson Metro Area is 6.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Payson Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Payson Metro Area's cost of living is 6.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Payson Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in the Payson metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Payson metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 66.3% to 32.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Payson Metro Area's population is 53,211 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Payson Metro Area is Real Estate: $331,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.3%.

SCHOOLS

Payson Metro Area public schools spend $7,722 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.7 students per teacher in Payson Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Payson

It's a good time to buy in Payson. Home Appreciation is up 14.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Payson is $331,900.

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