Sedona

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Sedona, AZ Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,730

Population

11,278

Renter Mix

26% Rent

A bohemian enclave amid the red rocks of Verde Valley

Desert Tourism Scenic Nature Outdoors Hiking Biking Safe Low Crime Upscale Arts Bohemian

Sedona is a small community tucked away in Arizona’s Verde Valley about thirty miles south of Flagstaff. Widely regarded as one of the most visually stunning natural areas in the Southwest, the landscape surrounding the city is full of dramatic red rock formations, lush green forests, and hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking.

The area has long been a popular tourist destination, but the city itself hosts a vibrant local culture that residents get to enjoy year-round. The community calendar features popular events ranging from the Sedona International Film Festival to numerous music festivals to the Sedona Solstice Festivals in summer and winter. Sedona also cultivates a thriving arts community, which includes an eclectic assortment of musicians, sculptors, painters, filmmakers, and other creative types.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$60,857

Average: $92,056

Education

5,461

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,187

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

63 Years

Largest Age Group

65-74 Years

Approximately 25% of Residents

Under 20

10%

Over 65

46%

Housing Distribution

Sedona has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sedona, AZ is $1,734 for one bedroom, $1,940 for two bedrooms, and $2,428 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sedona has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,734/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$4,077/month
1,939 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Schools

West Sedona Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

276 Students

Sedona Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

143 Students

Big Park Community School

Public

Grades K-6

193 Students

Red Rock Academy

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Sedona Red Rock High School

Public

Grades 6-12

407 Students

Sedona Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

143 Students

Red Rock Academy

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Sedona Red Rock High School

Public

Grades 6-12

407 Students

Red Rock Academy

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

VACTE - Yavapai College Sedona Center

Public

Grades 9-12

1 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Red Rock
  • Red Rock State Park
  • Slide Rock State Park

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 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.