Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
38%
Payson
Payson, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,394
Population
18,031
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Cool pine air and scenic hiking trails define the city of Payson
Mountains
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Restaurants
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Park
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About a 90-minute drive southwest to Phoenix, Payson is a small town in Central Arizona in the high desert. As a part of the Tonto National Forest, this city features incredible mountain views, seeing as it sits directly in mountainous terrain. Enjoy the cool pine air of Payson by visiting one of the city’s exquisite community parks. Green Valley Park is known for its fishing lakes, playgrounds, and fun-filled seasonal community events in a 13-acre green space, while residents visit Rumsey Park for its athletic fields and playgrounds!
This welcoming, wooded oasis is home to the world’s oldest rodeo in the nation, taking place at the Payson fairgrounds. Enjoy the convenience of supermarkets, a blend of chain and local eateries, retailers, and services along Highway 87 and 260, giving residents easy access in and out of town. Payson is the ideal destination for hikers and lovers of the outdoors!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,193
Average: $75,708
Education
4,061
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,699
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Payson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Payson, AZ is $1,394 for one bedroom, $1,316 for two bedrooms, and $2,159 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Payson has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,394/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$3,520/month
2,086 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,628/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Payson, AZ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Julia Randall Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
503 Students
Public
Grades K-5
430 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
478 Students
Payson Center for Success - Online
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
732 Students
Payson Center For Success High School
Public
Grades 9-12
88 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
40 Students
NAVIT - Gila Community College
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
Payson Center for Success - Online
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
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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 February 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.