Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (26) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lundcanyon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Firecreek Coffee
Coffee Shop
Late for the Train
Coffee Shop
Late for the Train Cafe
Coffee Shop
Steep Leaf Lounge
Coffee Shop
Single Speed Cafe
Coffee Shop
Macy's European Coffeehouse and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Mr Zips
Coffee Shop
Toasted Owl
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bean and Beaker Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Matador Coffee Roasting Company
Coffee Shop
Kickstand Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Campus Coffee Bean and Grill
Coffee Shop
Coppa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lone Spur Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Day Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wicked AZ Coffee - West
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) F
North Pole Experience
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Walkup Skydome
Stadium
Orpheum Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Museum
7 Wonders Gallery
Art Gallery
Steele Visitor Center
Attraction
Lowell Observatory
Attraction
Harkins Theatres Flagstaff 16
Cinema
Food and Drink (71) D-
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
The Green Room
Bar
McGaugh's Beer and Smoke
Alcohol
Monte Vista Lounge
Bar
Southside Tavern
Bar
Mad Italian
Bar
Primo's
Fast Food
Flagstaff Brewing Company
Bar
The Sweet Shoppe & Nut House
Sweets
Fire Creek
Bar
Charly's Pub & Grill
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Star Ginger
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (9) F
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Murdoch Community Center
Community Centre
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Insurgent Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Flagstaff Athletic Club - W Route 66
Gym
High Altitude Personal Training
Gym
Summit Health & Fitness
Gym
Build Your Own Body
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Groceries (13) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Wildflower Bread Company
Bakery
The Co-operative
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Coco's Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Village baker
Bakery
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (64) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mount Elden Little League Field
Park
Sawmill County Park
Park
McMillan Mesa Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Foxglenn Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ponderosa Recreation Center
Park
Colton Park
Park
Wheeler Park
Park
South Quad
Park
Plaza Vieja Park
Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Adrian Garcia Sr. Field
Park
McPherson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bushmaster Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (86) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Homco Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Builders First Source
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Cyclebar
Bicycle
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
McSweeney The Salon
Beauty
Flagstaff Face and Beauty
Beauty
Maverik
Convenience Store
Flagstaff Bicycle & Fitness
Bicycle
O'Leary Street Market
Convenience Store
Arizona Wireless & Radio, Inc.
Electronics
Bici-Mundo
Bicycle
Jeff Karl
Fashion
Absolute Bikes
Bicycle
Speedway
Convenience Store
Flagstaff Soap Company
Gift Shop
Winter Sun
Discount Store
Floral Arts
Florist
Ray's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Flag Bike Revolution
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Mall
Rogue Antiques
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Flagstaff.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations
F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Greyhound Station
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Shoshone Point
Bus Stop
Flagstaff
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Fort Valley Rd. / Stevanna Way
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Flagstaff is 129/100 - which is 28% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime C

Flagstaff crime rates are 2,089 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
1,727 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
362 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment C-

The median income in Flagstaff is $58,685 - which is 14% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$58,685
D+
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
F
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (50)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Flagstaff Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Coconino County Sheriff's Office
Police
Flagstaff Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Flagstaff Fire Station Number Two
Fire Station
County Sheriff
Police
NAU Police Department
Police
Flagstaff Medical Center
Hospital
Flagstaff Dentist - Dr. Jason Dittberner DDS PC
Dentist
Flagstaff Medical Center: Children's Health Center
Hospital
Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates, P.C.
Doctor
NextCare Urgent Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nationwide Vision
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Guardian Medical Transport - Station 51
Ambulance Station
Flagstaff Vision
Doctor
Safeway
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Flagstaff Family Care Clinic
Doctor
Flagstaff Pediatric Care
Doctor
3 Bird Acupuncture
Doctor
Health Choice Integrated Care, LLC
Doctor
Benjamin W. Stark, DMD
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Flagstaff Urgent Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C-
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housing B

Flagstaff home prices are $362,700 - which is 105% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$362,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Flagstaff graduation rate is 90% - which is 9% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
43%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (33) F
Juvenile Detention Education Program
North Central Region
Leupp Public School
Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus
Sinagua High School - Closed
Sinagua Middle School
Northland Preparatory Academy
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
The Peak School
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
Basis Flagstaff
W F Killip Elementary School
South Beaver Elementary School - Closed
San Francisco De Asis
Haven Montessori Charter School
Eva Marshall Elementary School
Flagstaff Middle School - Closed
Mount Elden Middle School
Renaissance Magnet Middle School - Closed
Flagstaff Junior Academy
Weitzel'S Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Continental Project
John Q Thomas Elementary School
Pine Forest School
Flagstaff Community Christian School
High Schools (16) F
County Jail Education Program
Juvenile Detention Education Program
North Central Region
Caviat - Flagstaff Central Campus
Northland Preparatory Academy
Caviat - Ccc Central Campus
Basis Flagstaff
Ponderosa High School
Coconino High School
Caviat - Coconino High School
Caviat - Flagstaff High School
Flagstaff High School
Summit High School
Northern Arizona Distance Learning
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ratings D+

Flagstaff has an overall rating of 59% from 32 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (28)
From AreaVibes
C+
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Do not move here 1 rating By stltech ( May 19, 2019) Here's My review of Flagstaff, if you have children, this place is garbage, there's hardly anything for kids to do and the little that is available is super expensive, a lot of people say the weather is good, it's not it's horrible, it rains All the time, if you work outdoors the ...Read More n this will definitely annoy you and impact you in a negative way. The homes are expensive if you compare what you receive in Flagstaff for your money for that same amount you can get 2-4 sometimes even give times the size and quality in another city traffic is horrible due to the fact that they only have a few main roads most of the city and highways are not manicured at all which gives it an ugly look,. The roads have potholes everywhere, as much as they tax and charge here this city should be an example... It's not. I have lived in over 17 states ranging from the East coast, Midwest and the West, the City of Flagstaff it's at the bottom of the list for sure.
If it wasn't for my current employment and also Good Ole Amazon i Would have left long ago. Do yourself a favor,. Look towards, Prescott, or even Cottonwood the prices are lower in Cottonwood and the Weather is more favorable, Prescott is about the same as Flagstaff price wise but the difference is there is actual amenities there. Believe what I am saying, I have been here for over 5 years and my opinion has not changed. Read Less
Low quality of life for residents 3 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 15, 2018) Flagstaff used to be a relaxed community of friends with a small university. Now it's a big traffic jam with tourist town prices. Quality of life is low because prices and traffic density are high. It's a shame because the natural environment of the area is incredibly beautiful a ...Read More nd the town could have been a paradise for residents with some diligent leadership. Instead the city leaders have decided to make tourists and NAU the priorities at the expense of quality of life for residents. It's an ok place to visit, but if you move here be advised, it's like living in an amusement park; crowds of distracted strangers, high prices, roads full of lost tourists, terrible service at overpriced restaurants and the list goes on. It's a town without a soul and zero sense of community. It's a place designed to bring people in, quickly separate them from their money (resident,visitor and student) and move them on down the road. If you move here and are over the age of 30, be advised, it will be almost impossible to make true friends because the people you meet are planning on moving away soon or they expect that you won't live here long enough to bother getting to know you. Best advice regarding Flagstaff, bring lots of money and don't stay long. Read Less
The Low Down on Flag Town 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Born and raised in Flagstaff. Moved away while in the military and couldn't afford to stay when I returned. The housing prices are ridiculous. The town centers around the University and the downtown area. City cares about this area and nothing else. Unless of course the else ...Read More is an industry that wants to bring more jobs or expand. Then the answer is NO! I miss the forest, trails and proximity to Sedona.Bottom line is Flagstaff is for the following people type:Wealthy second home owners or retirees. College Students on mom and dad's dime.Hippies who can't handle the rain in Portland and enjoy poverty.Flagstaff is not for those looking to find affordable housing with costs relative to income. I never thought the crime rate to be that bad but as a long time resident I may have been able to look past it.The weather is pretty awesome with all four seasons. Can be very windy is some areas. Look at the trees before you buy a house. Read Less
Flagstaff, AZ: A Great Place to Live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 23, 2012) I have lived in Flagstaff, Arizona for many years and have found much to love about the city. Flagstaff's unique blend of beautiful scenery, clear weather and lively culture make it a fantastic place to live, work or retire. The city has much to offer new residents and travelers, ...Read More including affordable real estate, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, low crime and a wealth of great shops and restaurants to choose from. While Flagstaff will probably disappoint those who enjoy living in big cities like New York or Los Angeles and their plentiful amenities, its charm and strong sense of community makes it a great place to live for most other people.

As the gem of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff boasts stunning natural scenery and an abundance of outdoor recreational options. Hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing, mountain climbing and other activities are all easy to do in Flagstaff, and its close proximity to the Grand Canyon makes it an ideal location for day trips there. The city's downtown offers plenty of top-notch restaurants, stores and nightlife spots to explore, while its rich cultural scene includes the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheum Theater, the Museum of Northern Arizona and the beautiful Arboretum at Flagstaff. Moreover, the city's economy is robust and highly diverse, with plentiful employment opportunities in sectors such as business, education, government, media, retail and much more.

In addition to its breathtaking scenery and cultural and recreational options, Flagstaff boasts excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and a strong real estate market. The city is also home to Northern Arizona University, one of the top colleges in the state. Flagstaff offers good roads and highways as well as mass transit options like Amtrak and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. While big city residents may find the city boring and lacking in attractions, Flagstaff is still a fantastic place to live. Its mix of stunning scenery, rich culture and affordability is hard to beat.
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The Low Down on Flag Town 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Born and raised in Flagstaff. Moved away while in the military and couldn't afford to stay when I returned. The housing prices are ridiculous. The town centers around the University and the downtown area. City cares about this area and nothing else. Unless of course the else ...Read More is an industry that wants to bring more jobs or expand. Then the answer is NO! I miss the forest, trails and proximity to Sedona.Bottom line is Flagstaff is for the following people type:Wealthy second home owners or retirees. College Students on mom and dad's dime.Hippies who can't handle the rain in Portland and enjoy poverty.Flagstaff is not for those looking to find affordable housing with costs relative to income. I never thought the crime rate to be that bad but as a long time resident I may have been able to look past it.The weather is pretty awesome with all four seasons. Can be very windy is some areas. Look at the trees before you buy a house. Read Less
Flagstaff, AZ: A Great Place to Live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 23, 2012) I have lived in Flagstaff, Arizona for many years and have found much to love about the city. Flagstaff's unique blend of beautiful scenery, clear weather and lively culture make it a fantastic place to live, work or retire. The city has much to offer new residents and travelers, ...Read More including affordable real estate, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, low crime and a wealth of great shops and restaurants to choose from. While Flagstaff will probably disappoint those who enjoy living in big cities like New York or Los Angeles and their plentiful amenities, its charm and strong sense of community makes it a great place to live for most other people.

As the gem of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff boasts stunning natural scenery and an abundance of outdoor recreational options. Hiking, biking, bird watching, fishing, mountain climbing and other activities are all easy to do in Flagstaff, and its close proximity to the Grand Canyon makes it an ideal location for day trips there. The city's downtown offers plenty of top-notch restaurants, stores and nightlife spots to explore, while its rich cultural scene includes the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, the Orpheum Theater, the Museum of Northern Arizona and the beautiful Arboretum at Flagstaff. Moreover, the city's economy is robust and highly diverse, with plentiful employment opportunities in sectors such as business, education, government, media, retail and much more.

In addition to its breathtaking scenery and cultural and recreational options, Flagstaff boasts excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and a strong real estate market. The city is also home to Northern Arizona University, one of the top colleges in the state. Flagstaff offers good roads and highways as well as mass transit options like Amtrak and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. While big city residents may find the city boring and lacking in attractions, Flagstaff is still a fantastic place to live. Its mix of stunning scenery, rich culture and affordability is hard to beat.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Flagstaff? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Mount Elden Little League Field
      Sawmill County Park
      McMillan Mesa Park
      Unknown Name
      Foxglenn Park

      Entertainment

      North Pole Experience
      Unknown Name
      Walkup Skydome
      Orpheum Theater
      Unknown Name
      7 Wonders Gallery
      Steele Visitor Center
      Lowell Observatory

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Culver's
      Sonic
      KFC
      Crumbl Cookies

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Flagstaff? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Flagstaff.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Flagstaff a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Flagstaff Medical Center
      Flagstaff Medical Center: Children's Health Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Flagstaff Emergency Physicians
      Zane Larson, PT, DPT, ECS, OCS
      Sacred Peaks Health Center- West
      A Better Life - Pain Managment Center
      Northern Arizona VA Health Care System: Flagstaff CBOC
      North Country Healthcare
      Northland Eye Care
      Mary Pasternacki Family Healthcare, PLLC