Flagstaff, AZ
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Flagstaff, Arizona

Life in Flagstaff research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Flagstaff over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Flagstaff based on the most recently available data.

76,445 Population
$656,480 Median home value
$71,512 Median income
128 Cost of living +28% vs US
$1,645 Median rent
5.7% Unemployment
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Flagstaff SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 6/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 9/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 9/10
Commute 9.5/10

Crime in Flagstaff summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Flagstaff. Key points include:

  • There were 2,060 total crimes in Flagstaff in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Flagstaff is 2,695.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Flagstaff is 463.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Flagstaff is 2,232.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Flagstaff is 27.18% above the national average.

2,060
Total Crimes
27.18%
Above National Average
Flagstaff
US

Crime In Flagstaff Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Flagstaff
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,060 2,695.2 2,214.0 2,119.2
Violent Crime 354 463.2 421.9 359.0
Murder 5 6.5 4.9 5.0
Robbery 41 53.6 64.6 61.0
Aggravated Assault 254 332.3 312.4 256.0
Property Crime 1,706 2,232.0 1,792.1 1,760.0
Burglary 94 123.0 217.8 229.0
Larceny 1,506 1,970.4 1,329.9 1,272.0
Car Theft 106 138.7 244.4 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Flagstaff summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Flagstaff. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Flagstaff is 128 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Flagstaff is 1.3x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Flagstaff is $656,480.

  • The median income in Flagstaff is $71,512.

128
Flagstaff's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Flagstaff
US

Cost Of Living In Flagstaff Comparison Table

Living Expense Flagstaff Arizona National Average
Overall 128 100 100
Services 101 99 100
Groceries 103 99 100
Health 180 97 100
Housing 99 104 100
Transportation 114 113 100
Utilities 102 104 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Flagstaff, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Flagstaff is 66.3° and the average low is 37.0°.

  • There are 36.9 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 15.6 inches of precipitation each year with 47.1 inches of snow.

StatFlagstaff
Average Annual High66.3
Average Annual Low37.0
Annual Precipitation Days36.9
Average Annual Precipitation15.6
Average Annual Snowfall47.1
66.3°
Average High
36.9
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Flagstaff, AZ Photos

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2 Reviews & Comments About Flagstaff

HomeSnacks User · 2018-07-14 22:55:23.429692
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I lover Flagstaff, AZ. If you love the outdoors, then you will love it here. You can go to the Grand Canyon. You can hike a volcano, you can see indigenous dwellings, you can go to Walnut Canyon and see the indigenous dwellings carved out of the mountain side. You can hike in a cave and go off-roading. The downtown area is cute with decent food and entertainment. Good coffee shops.

My favorite thing was going to this trout farm on the way to Sedona, Az. The best trout I have every tasted. You catch it, they clean it, then you grill it right there, surrounded by the mountains.

HomeSnacks User · 2018-07-16 03:01:30.157877
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I arrived at night and went to a local bar because it was the only thing open and it was freezing out. Some drunk guy offered to let me sleep on his couch but he was so drunk that I thought it would be better to just sleep in my car. It was so cold though, I left my motor running the whole night. In the morning I warmed up at a cozy diner.

The bar was your run of the mill dive bar. Except the people there were exceptionally nice.

The diner let me brush my teeth and use the bathroom even after I had paid and left.

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Flagstaff Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Flagstaff

The current population in Flagstaff is 76,445. The population has increased 19.6% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 76,445 0.1%
2023 76,333 0.2%
2022 76,177 -0.1%
2021 76,228 4.0%
2020 73,319 1.3%
2019 72,402 1.7%
2018 71,202 1.9%
2017 69,903 0.9%
2016 69,270 1.3%
2015 68,375 1.4%
2014 67,419 1.3%
2013 66,569 1.4%
2012 65,660 1.4%
2011 64,758 1.3%
2010 63,909 -

Race / Ethnicity in Flagstaff

White 57.6% (44,029)
African American 1.8% (1,364)
American Indian 12.8% (9,803)
Asian 2.3% (1,771)
Hawaiian 0.2% (120)
Other 0.6% (483)
Two Or More 5.1% (3,872)
Hispanic 19.6% (15,003)
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Flagstaff is:

  • 57.6% White with 44,029 White residents.

  • 1.8% African American with 1,364 African American residents.

  • 12.8% American Indian with 9,803 American Indian residents.

  • 2.3% Asian with 1,771 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 120 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 483 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 3,872 Two Or More residents.

  • 19.6% Hispanic with 15,003 Hispanic residents.

Race Flagstaff AZ USA
White 57.6% 52.6% 57.4%
African American 1.8% 4.4% 11.9%
American Indian 12.8% 3.2% 0.5%
Asian 2.3% 3.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.5% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.1% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 19.6% 31.4% 19.3%

Gender in Flagstaff

Female 51.0% (38,971)
Male 49.0% (37,474)
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  • Flagstaff is 51.0% female with 38,971 female residents.

  • Flagstaff is 49.0% male with 37,474 male residents.

Gender Flagstaff AZ USA
Female 51.0% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.0% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Flagstaff for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (1,528)
9-12th Grade 2.0% (1,528)
High School / GED 15.0% (11,466)
Some College 21.0% (16,053)
Associate's Degree 8.0% (6,115)
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% (23,697)
Master's Degree 14.0% (10,702)
Professional Degree 3.0% (2,293)
Doctorate Degree 4.0% (3,057)
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  • 2.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed 9-12th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed associate's degree.

  • 31.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Flagstaff completed doctorate degree.

Education Flagstaff AZ USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 23.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% 20.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 14.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Flagstaff, Arizona

Less than $10,000 5.4% (412,883)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% (283,823)
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% (545,423)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% (605,133)
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% (843,170)
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% (1,340,933)
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% (969,552)
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% (1,216,961)
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% (609,685)
$200,000 or more 10.7% (816,930)
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  • 5.4% of households in Flagstaff earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.7% of households in Flagstaff earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Flagstaff earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Flagstaff earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Flagstaff earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Flagstaff earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Flagstaff earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Flagstaff earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Flagstaff earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Flagstaff earn $200,000 or more.

Income Flagstaff AZ USA
Less than $10,000 5.4% 5.0% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 2.7% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 5.8% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 6.6% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 10.5% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 16.5% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13.5% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 18.4% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 9.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 10.7% 11.6% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)