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Flagstaff, AZ Utility & Living Guide
Flagstaff is a city in and the county seat of Coconino County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 76,831.
Monthly Utility Costs
$128/mo
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$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Flagstaff is competitive, with a mix of older homes and new developments. Rentals are in high demand due to the presence of Northern Arizona University. Home prices have been rising steadily over the past few years.
Cost of Living
108
+8% above national average
105
94
102
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8.1% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| <p>State 5.6% + County 0.5% + City 2%</p> | |
Arizona has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 2.59% to 4.54%
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Flagstaff has a relatively walkable downtown area and a public transportation system, but stroller-friendly infrastructure is limited in some areas
- Lowell Observatory
- Flagstaff Arboretum
- Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Flagstaff has regulations in place to protect its natural environment and historic districts
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📊 Flagstaff — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Flagstaff fluctuate significantly with the seasons, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning and higher gas bills in the winter due to heating. However, since most homes are electric-only, the winter heating bills are relatively low.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: property tax millage rates range from 0.5 to 1.5, with some local surtaxes specific to Coconino County
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6/10, with explanation: Flagstaff has some sidewalks and parks that are stroller-friendly, but the city's infrastructure is not consistently accessible, with some areas lacking elevators or ramps in public buildings and transit systems.
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