Payson, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
15,708
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
9.3%
Median Home
$252,700
Median Income
$55,303
Median Rent
$985
Payson SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9
Payson, AZ Crime Report
432
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,722.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
16.04%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Payson / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 432 | 2,722.3 | 2,712.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 100 | 630.2 | 484.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.6 | 83.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 617.6 | 350.2 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 332 | 2,092.1 | 2,227.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 74 | 466.3 | 330.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 238 | 1,499.8 | 1,656.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 126.0 | 241.7 | 246.0 |
Payson, AZ Cost Of Living
106
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Payson | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 103 | 100 | |
Payson, AZ Photos
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Rankings for Payson in Arizona
Map Of Payson, AZ
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Population over time in Payson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15,708 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 15,439 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 15,338 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 15,297 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 15,248 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 15,234 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 15,231 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 15,205 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 15,116 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 15,026 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Payson
| Race | Payson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.8% | 54.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 4.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 31.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Payson
| Gender | Payson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Payson for adults over 25
| Education | Payson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 33.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Payson, Arizona
| Income | Payson | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.1% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
