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Payson, AZ
B+
Population: 16,229
Home Price: $272,500
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Overview
Payson is a small city in the state of Arizona with a population of 16,229. Payson has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.8 minutes
Walkability:
(D) Fair
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Payson, AZ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Payson
Arizona
United States
Per Capita Income
$35,446
$26,531
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,109
$53,305
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9.3%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
16.7%
10.5%
Age
Payson
Arizona
United States
Median Age
59.1
45.0
42.3
Gender
Payson
Arizona
United States
Male
48.0%
50.6%
49.8%
Female
52.0%
49.4%
50.2%
Race
Payson
Arizona
United States
White
89.5%
60.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.7%
26.9%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
3.6%
4.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.4%
6.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Payson
Arizona
United States
Median Home Price
$272,500
$182,888
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$913
$712
$801
Family Households
51.9%
51.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.5%
24.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
76.8%
74.4%
72.9%
Renters
23.2%
25.6%
27.1%
Education
Payson
Arizona
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.8%
10.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.3%
26.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
31.5%
26.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
8.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.6%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Payson
Arizona
United States
Mathematics
38.9%
37.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
45.2%
37.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Payson
Arizona
United States
Murder
0.0
3.8
3.0
Rape
6.3
33.2
38.0
Robbery
25.4
41.2
40.7
Assault
342.6
288.7
188.5
Property Crime
Payson
Arizona
United States
Burglary
380.7
484.7
336.1
Theft
1319.8
1807.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
126.9
188.0
167.1
Arson
19.0
14.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Payson, AZ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
wine
wines
pork
wine bar
restaurant
ice cream
taco bell
olive garden
nutrition
taco
plantbased
frites
taco salad
cheese
salad
recipes
chili
restaurants
fresh vegetables
golf
pga tour
football
fantasy football
disc golf
racing
nfl
baseball
basketball
announcer
mlb
motorsports
nascar
teams
nba
hoops
pop culture
gaming
coaching
soccer
inspired by
fine art
digital art
nft project
nft
nature
artists
photography
creation
creative
arti
creativity
graphic design
pfp
pottery
comic
nfts
collage
photographs
drawing
random thoughts
disc golf
flipping houses
books
camping
nonbinarytheythem
camping hiking
photography
hiking
dayjob
toys
motorsports
nascar
theme parks
hunting
junk
fulltime
gaming
outdoors
fitness
tv
radio show
luxury lifestyle
sports
lifestyle
outdoor
photography
motorsports
theme parks
hospitality
marketing
programming
creative
videography
amenities
pop culture
producer
reporter producer
comedy
gaming
outdoor living
mountain
mountain views
mountains
summer
beach
backyard
space
sports
cabin
camping
camping hiking
nature
outdoor pool
photography
hiking
facilities
ice fishing
hunting
pool
post office
deals
pharmacy
garage sale
preowned cars
listings
secretseasy
callt
gosford
wine bar
restaurant
online store
sewing machines
themed items
vans
amazon
toys
grocery store
hotels
shopping spree
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