Name: Payson, AZ
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Living in Payson, AZ

Ranks better than 66% of areas Follow

Population

15,708

Median Age

59.8 Years

Payson Area Facts

Payson has a Livability Score of 66_/100, which is considered good
Payson crime rates are 3% higher than the Arizona average
Cost of living in Payson is 15% higher than the Arizona average

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What do the locals think about Payson?

65%

Family friendly

5%

Public transit is accessible

25%

Walkable to grocery stores

40%

Yards are well-kept

20%

Lots of parks

20%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

50%

A quiet area

45%

Sense of community

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Payson Reviews

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Payson Arizona is great for the outdoor enthusiast. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I lived in Payson for several years in the past and found it quite enjoyable. The weather is fairly mild. Yes, it can get pretty warm in the summer, but it’s nowhere near as hot as it is in phoenix. On the flip side, the winters are pretty mild. That being said, the town is wit ...Read More hin a reasonable driving distance to the Ski park in Show Low Arizona and to the warmth of phoenix. In my opinion, the city is ideally located between these extremes.

My favorite part about living in Payson AZ was that it is located within the Tonto National forest. The town itself is fairly small and doesn’t offer much in the way of entertainment unless your into camping, hiking, horseback riding, or fishing. The best places in Payson are the ones that cater to this advantage. There are numerous hiking trails and campgrounds along the outskirts of the city, and to the south, Lake Roosevelt offers more camping hiking and fishing. The area is beautiful and offers just about everything an outdoor enthusiast could ask for. Read Less

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