Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
10%
Flagstaff, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,787
Population
75,098
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Where life is elevated
Outdoor Adventures
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Mountains
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Desert
At 7,000 feet elevation in the world's largest ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff combines mountain town living with a rich cultural scene. This high-altitude city, home to Northern Arizona University, features a downtown area where historic Route 66 architecture meets local shops and restaurants. The rental market shows average rents at $1,741, with a slight decrease of about 1% year-over-year. One-bedroom apartments average $1,663, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,079.
As the world's first International Dark Sky City, Flagstaff offers exceptional stargazing at the historic Lowell Observatory. The city sits just 80 miles from the Grand Canyon, while the San Francisco Peaks provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing at Arizona Snowbowl. Notable areas include the historic downtown district with its preserved architecture, the walkable Southside neighborhood near the university, and the tree-lined streets of east Flagstaff's Continental Country Club area. The community hosts the Route 66 Festival each September, and the monthly First Friday ArtWalk highlights local artists throughout downtown. From its astronomical significance to its outdoor recreation opportunities, Flagstaff offers a distinctive southwestern living experience.
Popular Neighborhoods
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The Flagstaff Urban Flea Market is an awesome, eclectic mix of artisans who make and sell goods.
Hiking trails can be found through Flagstaff including the Forest Highlands area.
The Flagstaff Mall has eateries for almost anyone visiting from Sunnyside.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,627
Average: $88,082
Education
28,778
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
39,447
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Flagstaff has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Flagstaff, AZ is $1,425 for a studio, $1,787 for one bedroom, $2,085 for two bedrooms, and $2,742 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Flagstaff has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,787/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$3,211/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,776/month
772 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,689/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Flagstaff, AZ is 18.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Flagstaff is 50.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,420 - $2,732. You can expect to pay 0.3% more for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 6.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Flagstaff, AZ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Manuel De Miguel Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
184 Students
Haven Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades K-5
69 Students
Eva Marshall Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Public
Grades K-8
215 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
637 Students
Public
Grades K-8
215 Students
Public
Grades K-12
666 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
676 Students
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
174 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
637 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,627 Students
Public
Grades K-12
666 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,444 Students
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
174 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Sawmill Nature County Park
- Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
- Volcanic Highlands
- Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
- Lowell Observatory
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Flagstaff Pulliam
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.