Flagstaff, AZ โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Coconino County ยท Arizona

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Flagstaff based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Flagstaff
National Avg
Arizona Avg
Population: 71Income: 45Home Value: 50Safety: 100Education: 38Median Age: 43Climate: 50Cost of Living: 66

Quick Stats

Population

76,333

2023 ACS

Median Income

$68,041

2023

Median Home Value

$503,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,555

2023

Median Age

26.0

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

132.3

100 = national avg

Flagstaff is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, with a population of 76,333 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Flagstaff is one of the communities in Arizona.

The median household income in Flagstaff is $68,041, and the median home value is $503,400. The cost of living index is 132.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,555 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 26.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

76,333

Male

37,860

49.6%

Female

38,473

50.4%

Median Age

26.0

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

26.9%

High School or Higher

34.9%

Foreign Born

6.0%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

28.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.510

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

64.6%

Foreign Born

6.0%

White
64.6%
Black
2.0%
Asian
2.7%
Native American
12.6%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
11.1%
Other
6.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

19.7%

15,038 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

80.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
10,322 (68.6%)
Puerto Rican
377 (2.5%)
Cuban
253 (1.7%)
Dominican
117 (0.8%)
Salvadoran
53 (0.4%)
Guatemalan
173 (1.2%)
Colombian
306 (2.0%)
Honduran
84 (0.6%)
Ecuadorian
17 (0.1%)
Peruvian
211 (1.4%)
Other Hispanic
3,124 (20.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
233 (11.5%)
Chinese
405 (20.0%)
Filipino
421 (20.7%)
Vietnamese
55 (2.7%)
Korean
196 (9.7%)
Japanese
64 (3.2%)
Pakistani
59 (2.9%)
Thai
70 (3.4%)
Laotian
9 (0.4%)
Taiwanese
22 (1.1%)
Other Asian
500 (24.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
44 (32.1%)
Samoan
71 (51.8%)
Chamorro
13 (9.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
9 (6.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
7,240 (75.4%)
Apache
3 (0.0%)
Other Native American
2,358 (24.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

72,880

English Only

82.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

6,692 speakers

Limited English

3.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
6,692 (9.2%)
Other Languages
3,557 (4.9%)
Other Indo-European
481 (0.7%)
Chinese
391 (0.5%)
German
350 (0.5%)
Other Asian
298 (0.4%)
Slavic Languages
295 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
253 (0.3%)
Korean
119 (0.2%)
Arabic
110 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.5%

Limited English Proficiency

3.5%

Spanish
21.6% limited English
Other Languages
15.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
19.5% limited English
Chinese
37.1% limited English
German
16.9% limited English
Other Asian
32.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
20.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
17.4% limited English
Korean
35.3% limited English
Tagalog
59.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,825

3.7% of population

Disability Rate

31.0%

877 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$44,631

Unemployment Rate

8.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
43.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.6%
Vietnam
29.1%
Korea
2.7%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
21.5%
35-54
26.4%
55-64
14.3%
65-74
21.9%
75+
15.9%

Male Veterans

2,570

91.0%

Female Veterans

255

9.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$44,631

Non-Veteran Income

$29,329

Difference

$15,302

52.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

877

Without Disability

1,948

Disability Rate

31.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

46,357

#1 Ancestry

German

13.9% (10,641)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

9.9% (7,594)

#3 Ancestry

English

9.4% (7,211)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
13.9%
Irish
9.9%
English
9.4%
Italian
5.0%
American
3.3%
European
2.9%
Polish
2.7%
Scottish
1.8%
French
1.7%
Norwegian
1.5%
Swedish
1.1%
Dutch
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
Russian
0.8%
British
0.7%
Welsh
0.7%
Finnish
0.5%
Danish
0.5%
Czech
0.4%
Ukrainian
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

27,815

Family Households

14,086

50.6%

Married Couples

9,953

35.8%

Non-Family Households

13,729

49.4%

Single Mother Households

2,809

10.1%

Single Father Households

1,324

4.8%

Living Alone

8,169

29.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

12,093

In Married Couple

7,489

61.9%

With Single Mother

3,827

31.6%

With Single Father

777

6.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$91,684

Married Couple Income

$114,260

Single Mother Income

$44,152

Single Father Income

$67,000

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

536

Grandparents Responsible

216

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$68,041

-7% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,004

-6% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.4%

+42% vs national

Gini Index

0.4861

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+24% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.3%

of households

How Flagstaff Compares

Flagstaff vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Flagstaff is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Flagstaff. The median household income here is $68,041.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.9%
$25-50K
18.8%
$50-75K
19.4%
$75-100K
11.3%
$100-150K
15.7%
$150-200K
7.8%
$200K+
9.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

-14% vs AZ avg

Labor Force

42,532

Employed

39,743

Mean Commute

14 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

26.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

26.0

Work from Home

12.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

132.3

100 = national avg

+32.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$58,192

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$137,544

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
192.4
Food
102.0
Transportation
79.2
Healthcare
101.6
Utilities
119.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,727

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,921

per month

The median household income in Flagstaff, AZ is $68,041, which is 7.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,004. The poverty rate of 19.4% is higher than the AZ state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4861, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 7.5%. The labor force is 42,532. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 14 minutes, with 12.0% working from home. About 62.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 132.3, which is 32.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 192.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,192 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$703,750

Median List Price

$750,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$367

Days on Market

91

Active Inventory

173

Months of Supply

3.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$644,626

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,142

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

8.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

21.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
8.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
21.1%
Listings with Price Drops
19.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 3.3%List Price โ†‘ 7.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

48

New Listings

59

Pending Sales

57

Homes Sold โ†“ 11.1%New Listings โ†“ 39.2%Pending โ†“ 25.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$367

Median List $/SF

$404

Sale $/SF โ†“ 7.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Flagstaff, AZ? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Flagstaff, AZ metro area, home prices have risen 616.8% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 114.8%. The 10-year growth rate is 128.1%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 64.4%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.4%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Flagstaff, AZ housing market rather than Flagstaff alone.

40yr โ†‘ 616.8%20yr โ†‘ 114.8%10yr โ†‘ 128.1%5yr โ†‘ 64.4%2yr โ†‘ 10.4%Q3 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Flagstaff is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$503,400

Median Rent

$1,555

Total Housing Units

31,466

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Owner Occupied

41.9%

Renter Occupied

58.1%

Median Property Tax

$2,155

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,507

Housing Types

Single Family
51.3%
Multi-Family
42.9%
Mobile Home
5.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,155

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.43%

of home value

Median Home Value

$503,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,390

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,155) by the median home value ($503,400). In Flagstaff, AZ, this works out to an effective rate of 0.43%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Flagstaff, AZ is $703,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 91 days on the market. 8.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $367. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,142/month. About 41.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1992. There are 31,466 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,155. The effective tax rate is 0.43%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.66

per 1,000 residents

+79% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.32

per 1,000 residents

+30% vs national

Total Crimes

2,062

2024

Violent Clearance

63%

cases solved

Property Clearance

32%

cases solved

YoY Change

+15.4%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Flagstaff Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Flagstaff vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Flagstaff is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 24.5%Property โ†“ 41.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Flagstaff police solve 100% of murder cases but only 15% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.07100.0%
RapeViolent540.7131.5%
RobberyViolent410.5453.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2543.3271.3%
BurglaryProperty941.2314.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,50619.7034.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1061.3921.7%

Flagstaff, AZ reported 356 violent crimes and 1,706 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 residents is 79.1% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 63% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,506 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.6% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20243561,7064.6622.32
20233041,6504.0321.90
20223821,8364.9623.84
20213181,6944.2522.65
20202821,9793.7126.00
20193682,3714.9131.61
20183422,4654.6933.84
20173072,7294.2437.70
20162652,8563.7240.12
20152602,6543.7438.20

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

94.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

93.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

58.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

46.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$25.3M

Individual Assistance

$6K

Most Common Type

Fire

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $25.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Pipeline Fire โ†’FireJun 2022โ€”โ€”
Tunnel 2 Fire โ†’FireApr 2022โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodSep 2021$157Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$16.9M$6K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Museum Fire โ†’FireJul 2019โ€”โ€”
Tinder Fire โ†’FireApr 2018โ€”โ€”
Slide Fire โ†’FireNov 2014โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2010$6.1Mโ€”
Shultz Fire โ†’FireJun 2010โ€”โ€”
Hardy Fire โ†’FireJun 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 2010$306Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2010โ€”โ€”
Twin Fire โ†’FireOct 2009โ€”โ€”
Brins Fire โ†’FireJun 2006โ€”โ€”
Woody Fire โ†’FireJun 2006โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormFeb 2005$1.9Mโ€”
Wildfires โ†’FireJun 2002โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 25 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

294

Total Claims Paid

$5,240,715

Avg Claim Payout

$17,826

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

21

Federal Funding

$2,997,341

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.74

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)5$34,556
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions3$469,424
402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges)2$20,884
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$1,011,278
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$1,267,500

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Flagstaff has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, wildfire, winter weather. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (11 declarations). 294 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $25,326,203 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,854 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

22.4%

13.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.4%

0.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.6%

5.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

27.5%

Arthritis

16.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.4%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

25.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.6%

Mobility

8.3%

Cognitive

17.9%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Flagstaff has an obesity rate of 22.4%, which is 13.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 66.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.6 mi

Flagstaff Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Flagstaff Medical Center14.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
The Guidance Center19.4 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Verde Valley Medical Center40.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

15

Pop. Served

93,821

Violations (5yr)

70

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
FLAGSTAFF CITY OF76,9600
DONEY PARK WATER8,9960
KACHINA VILLAGE DWID3,5000
FOREST HIGHLANDS WATER COMPANY1,6680
PONDEROSA UTILITY CORP1,5856
PAINTED DESERT DEMO PROJECT STAR SCHOOL2501
MOUNTAIN DELL WATER INC2502
GREEN VALLEY MHP19053
LAKE MARY COUNTRY STORE1301
HECKETHORN WATER COMPANY901
USFS KNF TUSAYAN ADMIN804
HOLLY HOCK HILL MHP470
A1 RANCH DWID450
LOCKETT ESTATES302
HUC Regional Water Systemโ€”0

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

3

Total COโ‚‚e

133.5K MT

Top Emitter

CITY OF FLAGSTAFF - CINDER LAKE LANDFILL

98.8K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
CITY OF FLAGSTAFF - CINDER LAKE LANDFILL
City Of Flagstaff Arizona
Waste98,814
Northern Arizona University
Arizona Board Of Regents
Other19,338
UNS Gas
Uns Energy Corp
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems15,318

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 15 water systems serving the area. 70 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 3 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 133.5K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

14 min

-41% vs national

Drive Alone

62.6%

-20% vs national

Public Transit

2.4%

+168% vs national

Work From Home

12.0%

+29% vs national

Carpool

10.7%

Walk / Bike

11.2%

combined

How Flagstaff's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

20

2023

6-Year Avg

12

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Nighttime

6

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231720030
20221414040
20211314032
202077130
20191010141
201855030

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Flagstaff, AZ is 14 minutes, which is 40.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 62.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.0% work from home, which is above the AZ state average of 11.0%. Public transit is used by 2.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 10.7% of workers carpool. 8.8% walk to work. 2.4% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 20 traffic fatalities from 17 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.7%

of households

No Internet

5.7%

of households

Total Households

27,815

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.7%
Cellular Data Plan
81.3%
Satellite
5.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.6%
No Internet Access
5.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

94.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.1%

of households

Tablet

63.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.4%
Smartphone
94.5%
Desktop / Laptop
88.1%
Tablet
63.7%
Smartphone Only
6.0%
No Computer
2.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-19% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.2ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$160

residential

+10% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Arizona averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $160. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Flagstaff vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

15

Population Served

93,821

Violations (5yr)

70

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
FLAGSTAFF CITY OFCommunitySurface water76,9600
DONEY PARK WATERCommunityGround water8,9960
KACHINA VILLAGE DWIDCommunityGround water3,5000
FOREST HIGHLANDS WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1,6680
PONDEROSA UTILITY CORPCommunityGround water1,5856
PAINTED DESERT DEMO PROJECT STAR SCHOOLCommunityGround water2501
MOUNTAIN DELL WATER INCCommunityGround water2502
GREEN VALLEY MHPCommunityGround water19053
LAKE MARY COUNTRY STORECommunityGround water1301
HECKETHORN WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water901
USFS KNF TUSAYAN ADMINCommunityPurchased ground water804
HOLLY HOCK HILL MHPCommunityGround water470
A1 RANCH DWIDCommunityGround water450
LOCKETT ESTATESCommunityGround water302
HUC Regional Water SystemCommunityGround water00

87.8% of households in Flagstaff have broadband internet access. 76.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.7% of households have no internet access. 6.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 15 water systems, providing water to 93,821 people. A total of 70 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Flagstaff is located in Coconino County, AZ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Flagstaff.

Election Overview

Source: Coconino County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

41,504

59.2%

GOP Votes

27,576

39.4%

Total Votes

70,067

Margin

D+19.9%

Shift from 2020

R+4.2pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+19.9%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202441,50427,57670,06759.2%39.4%D+19.9
202044,69827,05273,34660.9%36.9%D+24.1
201625,30816,57344,92956.3%36.9%D+19.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Coconino County recorded 70,067 total votes. Democrats won the county with 59.2% of the vote compared to 39.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+19.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.2pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

556

Total Assets

$2.2B

Total Income

$1.2B

Per 10K Residents

72.8

nonprofits

+65.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

64

Median Assets

$248K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
79
Arts & Culture
58
Recreation & Sports
52
Human Services
46
Religion
46
Environment
32
Animal-Related
21
Philanthropy
19
Health Care
18
Housing & Shelter
14
Mental Health
13
Community Improvement
11
Crime & Legal
9
Youth Development
8
International
7
Food & Agriculture
6
Science & Tech
6
Public Safety
5
Public Benefit
5
Voluntary Health
3
Civil Rights
3
Unknown
3
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Social Science
1
84.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.9B of $2.2B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Flagstaff

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FLAGSTAFF MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$873.5M$567.0M1995
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY FDN INCEducation$310.5M$29.6M1965
NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONHealth Care$138.2M$182.1M1986
SKYSTONE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$110.5M$25.2M1999
TURRELL ART FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$108.7M$2.4M2009
LOWELL OBSERVATORYScience & Tech$102.6M$12.3M1947
THE NARBHA INSTITUTESocial Science$74.9M$11.3M1968
GRAND CANYON TRUST INCEnvironment$57.9M$22.0M1985
PERCIVAL LOWELL TRUST UWEnvironment$41.8M$13.7M2018
NORTH COUNTRY HEALTHCARE INCโ€”$34.8M$67.3M1991
HOUSING SOLUTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA INCHousing & Shelter$22.2M$3.7M1993
GUIDANCE CENTER INCโ€”$22.1M$22.0M1971
MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONA INCArts & Culture$19.2M$3.6M1964
FLAGSTAFF SHELTER SERVICES INCHousing & Shelter$18.9M$4.7M2006
HEALTH FIRST FOUNDATION-NORTHERN ARIZONAHealth Care$18.7M$3.2M2016
MUSEUM OF NORTHERN ARIZONAENDOWMENT FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$16.1M$550K2007
NATIVE AMERICANS FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INCโ€”$15.9M$8.5M1972
LOWELL OBSERVATORY FOUNDATIONScience & Tech$15.2M$7.2M2015
AMERICAN CONSERVATIONEnvironment$11.1M$44.8M2004
NORTHLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMYEducation$11.0M$8.2M1998
HOZHONI FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$8.0M$11.3M1971
PAINTED DESERT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS INCEducation$7.6M$4.9M2004
FLAGSTAFF BORDERTOWN DORMITORY BOARD INCโ€”$7.0M$2.4M1987
COLORADO PLATEAU FOUNDATIONEducation$6.5M$1.5M2019
COCONINO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$5.8M$3.4M1994
GEOFAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.8M$1.5M2012
NATIVE RENEWABLES INCArts & Culture$5.6M$4.6M2020
FLAGSTAFF FAMILY FOOD CENTERโ€”$5.2M$16.2M1994
PINE FOREST EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INCEducation$5.2M$3.0M1997
QUALITY CONNECTIONS INCORPORATEDHuman Services$4.3M$8.0M2001
FLAGSTAFF MONTESSORIEducation$4.1M$2.1M2023
FRIENDS OF CAMP COLTONEnvironment$3.9M$788K2001
YEE HAOLNII DOOCommunity Improvement$3.6M$1.5M2023
UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN ARIZONAPhilanthropy$3.3M$2.1M1968
NORTHLAND FAMILY HELP CENTERCrime & Legal$3.1M$2.2M1980
MOUNTAIN SCHOOL INCโ€”$3.1M$2.1M1983
SUNSHINE RESCUE MISSIONReligion$3.1M$1.5M1958
FLAGSTAFF ARTS & LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INCEducation$3.0M$3.1M1998
TRANSITION ZONE HORTICULTURAL INSTITUTE INCEnvironment$2.8M$985K1982
WHARTON FOUNDATION INCโ€”$2.8M$326K1957
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTHERNโ€”$2.8M$1.4M1987
FLAGSTAFF HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$2.7M$1.5M1982
RAYMOND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.7M$214K1963
GRAND CANYON YOUTHRecreation & Sports$2.4M$2.0M2001
INDIAN BIBLE COLLEGEEducation$2.3M$1.4M1961
FLAGSTAFF TOWNSITE HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTHousing & Shelter$2.2M$102K2017
FLAGSTAFF JUNIOR ACADEMYEducation$2.1M$4.1M1991
RED FEATHER DEVELOPMENT GROUPHousing & Shelter$2.1M$2.6M1995
ANEW LIVING INCโ€”$1.9M$180K2016
FERREL LEWIS AND MARY EVANS FREER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$312K2017

Flagstaff, AZ has 556 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.2B. The most common category is Education, with 79 organizations. 64 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 72.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

643

Total Approved

$323.4M

Jobs Supported

7,085

Per 10K Residents

84.2

SBA loans

+10.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

94

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

108 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

551

Total Amount

$248.7M

Avg Loan

$451,414

Median Loan

$160,000

SBA Guaranteed

$186.0M(75%)

Jobs Supported

5,756

50414% of all loans

Loans

92

Total Amount

$74.7M

Avg Loan

$811,772

Median Loan

$397,000

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

95

15% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$80.7M

25% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$849,900

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services108 loans
NAICS 72
$132.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance76 loans
NAICS 62
$31.2M
Other Services55 loans
NAICS 81
$18.5M
Professional & Technical Services55 loans
NAICS 54
$18.1M
Construction52 loans
NAICS 23
$14.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Woodlands Flagstaff M6 Llc1$5.0M
M6 Butler Llc1$4.8M
Flagstaff Lodging Premier Llc2$4.5M
Laquinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff1$4.5M
Dbadguy Llc1$4.5M
Lucky Management Inc.1$4.3M
Days Inn1$4.2M
Sarvodaya Investments Llc1$4.0M
Jai Shree Hanuman Llc1$3.9M
Master Mechanical Inc.2$3.8M

Flagstaff, AZ has received 643 SBA loans totaling $323.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 551 loans (86% of the total), supporting 5,756 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 92 loans totaling $74.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Flagstaff is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 108 loans. That works out to 84.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

21,246

Avg Median Income

-$333,292,708

Avg Home Value

-$333,055,133

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
8600517,165$81,250$556,400$1,531151.4
860114,081N/AN/A$1,1670.1

Flagstaff, AZ has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 21,246. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$333,292,708. The average median home value is -$333,055,133. The average median monthly rent is $1,349.

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