City profile
Safford, AZ
Graham County · Population 10,239
Safford is a town in Graham County, AZ with about 10,239 residents and a typical home value near $200,000. It is 86 miles from Tucson, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
51°F
Summer avg
90°F
Sunny days / yr
286
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$199,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,185
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
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 Low · county score 65/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Wildfire, Lightning
Nearest major airport
88 mi to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
10,239
Black population
1.4%
County
Graham 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 10,239 residents
- Typical home value about $200,000
- 86 miles from Tucson, AZ
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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