Flagstaff, Arizona, voted one of the "Best Places to Live"
Not only has Flagstaff had a slot on the Men’s Journal list of one of the "Best Places to Live," but National Geographic Magazine has voted Flagstaff one of "10 Great Towns That Will Make You Feel Young." With those accolades, who wouldn’t want to live there? Flagstaff is located in north central Arizona, not far from the most famous natural wonder in the country, the Grand Canyon. And the scenery is just the start of what makes this beautiful city so appealing to those interested in buying Flagstaff real estate. Add in the culture, outstanding schools and a thriving economy and you’ll agree that Flagstaff is one city that’s hard to beat.
Flagstaff Fast Facts
- Population: 59,726
- Median Household Income: $42,762
- Median Home Value: $339,700
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Flagstaff is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Flagstaff workers is 16 minutes. Flagstaff has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
Flagstaff Employment
Flagstaff’s economy is based in healthcare, high tech research and tourism. Major employers in Flagstaff include Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Medical Center, Lowell Observatory, W.L. Gore & Associates, Nestle Purina Pet Care, Walgreens, FedEx and UPS.
Flagstaff School Districts
The students in Flagstaff are served by 34 public schools in four school districts as well as eight private schools. There are also two colleges and universities in the Flagstaff area.
Flagstaff Attractions
- Arboretum at Flagstaff
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Museum of Northern Arizona
- Historic Route 66
- Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum
- Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff Parks and Recreation
- Arboretum at Flagstaff
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Museum of Northern Arizona
- Historic Route 66
- Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum
- Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
- Walnut Canyon National Monument
- Wupatki National Monument