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Living in Flagstaff

Flagstaff is a city in the United States. The city had 22 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 42.3% and the vacancy rate was 10.8%. Its population was 76,445 in July 2026. There were 447 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Flagstaff?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,645 per month, while the median home value was US$552,900 in July 2026. 58% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Flagstaff recurring monthly costs, € per month€1412Private kindergarten€170Utilities, 85 m² flat€71Internet, 60 Mbps€59Fitness club€45Mobile plan, 10 GB€28Transport pass€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly59.49 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback Machine capture 20260216135634)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited71.4 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback Machine capture 20260216135634)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,412 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback Machine capture 20260216135634)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB45.28 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback Machine capture 20260216135634)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass27.86 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo — Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback capture 20250523205652)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home170 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback Machine capture 20260216135634)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,645/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct10.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,161 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,446 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,706 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,551 people of 77,260 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,512 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Flagstaff is 5.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Flagstaff 5.7%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd71,512 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct77.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct6.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct6.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,335 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,358 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate5.69 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Flagstaff. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Flagstaff. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools22 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct43.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio19 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents447 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,696 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Flagstaff when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFlagstaff highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Flagstaff highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,695Flagstaff2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,695 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents489.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count354 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.53 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct2.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct8.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportFLG3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Flagstaff. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Flagstaff.

Climate and air quality

MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 20.29 · Feb 21.57 · Mar 26.45 · Apr 30.57 · May 35.37 · Jun 39.98 · Jul 40.07 · Aug 39.25 · Sep 37.48 · Oct 31.53 · Nov 25.71 · Dec 20.6 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -25.5 · Feb -19.19 · Mar -14.44 · Apr -9.57 · May -3.68 · Jun 3.14 · Jul 8.88 · Aug 7.37 · Sep -0.4 · Oct -7.23 · Nov -10.94 · Dec -21.01 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.39 · Feb 2.62 · Mar 6.5 · Apr 10.09 · May 15.29 · Jun 21.57 · Jul 23.37 · Aug 22.15 · Sep 18.87 · Oct 12.33 · Nov 6.27 · Dec 1.12 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M395.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.73 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count13 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm521.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.41 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-2.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Schaumburg77,249 residentsMissouri City77,327 residentsPawtucket77,065 residentsChino Hills77,519 residentsRochester Hills77,539 residentsPittsburg77,542 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Flagstaff residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.1%Foreign residents 5.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.41 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents4,551 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population71,917 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density451.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population77,260 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population76,433 people31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)9Official

Is Flagstaff a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 36–58%
Family42%strong on family, weak on cost · range 32–52%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–54%
Foreign residents4,551 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population77,260 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.97 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,446 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,161 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,335 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd552,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes42.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour67.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad5.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.58 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct67.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct10.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct52.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 20221,327,115 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus39,960 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct13.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Flagstaff?

The median gross salary is 3,358 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Flagstaff?

The unemployment rate is 5.69 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Flagstaff?

Police recorded 2,695 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Flagstaff?

The published population is 77,260 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Flagstaff?

4,551 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How much is public transport in Flagstaff?

A monthly transport pass is 27.86 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo — Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback capture 20250523205652).

Is Flagstaff a good place to live?

Flagstaff may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Flagstaff, United States: rent, salary, cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/flagstaff/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback Machine capture 20260216135634) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  12. Numbeo — Cost of Living in Flagstaff (Wayback capture 20250523205652) Numbeo · web.archive.org · checked 2026-08-01

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