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Living in Safford

There were 28 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Safford, a city in the United States, had a population of 10,239 in July 2026. In July 2026, 37.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.4% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population10,279people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,894EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent921.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.31%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Safford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,048 per month, while the median home value was US$199,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 71.5%, and the vacancy rate was 12% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Safford recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,048/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,661 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,189 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent921.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Safford 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 worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–62%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–68%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 34–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 250 of 10,279 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$65,647 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Safford is 4.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income65,647 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,894 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,477 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate4.31 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Safford?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,477 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,466of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,189
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,466
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Safford Salary needed to live in Safford

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Safford. 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

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents29.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents28 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,608 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Safford 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 citiesSafford highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Safford highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents211.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.61 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Safford. 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, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Safford.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.67 · Feb 19.33 · Mar 23.5 · Apr 28.06 · May 33 · Jun 37.78 · Jul 37.22 · Aug 36.06 · Sep 34 · Oct 29.11 · Nov 22.06 · Dec 16.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.944 · Feb 1.06 · Mar 4.06 · Apr 7.5 · May 12 · Jun 17 · Jul 20.78 · Aug 20 · Sep 16.11 · Oct 9.06 · Nov 3 · Dec -1 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.89 · Feb 10.22 · Mar 13.78 · Apr 17.78 · May 22.5 · Jun 27.39 · Jul 29 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 25.06 · Oct 19.06 · Nov 12.56 · Dec 7.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 18.03 · Feb 16.76 · Mar 11.43 · Apr 5.33 · May 4.57 · Jun 6.86 · Jul 34.29 · Aug 46.74 · Sep 27.43 · Oct 19.05 · Nov 12.95 · Dec 19.56 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading18.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation156.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature32.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.23 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Simi Valley ±3.2 °C. Elsewhere: Granada (Spain) ±3.3 °C, Elche (Spain) ±4.7 °C, Fuenlabrada (Spain) ±3.9 °C, Leganés (Spain) ±3.9 °C, Parla (Spain) ±3.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 250 is not 1.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.43 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents250 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density427.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,279 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value199,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes71.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.58 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance11.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available96.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,444 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Safford

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Safford alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2133 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.4% Safford+329%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,279 Safford+387%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,894 Safford+67%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,477 Saffordno percentage
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.3% Safford−13%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 7.0 km Safford+29%
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Cities near Safford

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Safford, nearest in population first.

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Riverdale10,280 residentsWhite Marsh10,287 residentsBelmont10,268 residentsHillsdale borough10,266 residentsValley10,294 residentsJesup10,301 residents

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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 Safford?

The median gross salary is 3,477 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Safford?

The unemployment rate is 4.31 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Safford?

The published population is 10,279 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Safford?

250 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.

Is Safford a good place to live?

Safford 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.

Which cities are near Safford?

Thatcher is near Safford. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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