City profile
Flagstaff, AZ
Coconino County · Population 76,445
Flagstaff is a city in Coconino County, AZ with about 76,445 residents and a typical home value near $553,000. It is 66 miles from Prescott, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
280
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$552,900
Typical monthly housing
$3,280
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
111
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.60%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Lightning, Wildfire, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
123 mi to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
76,445
Black population
1.8%
County
Coconino County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AZ is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 76,445 residents
- Typical home value about $553,000
- 66 miles from Prescott, AZ
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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