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Payson, Arizona


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Payson, Arizona

Payson, Arizona, in Gila county, is 59 miles NE of Scottsdale, Arizona (center to center) and 62 miles NE of Mesa, Arizona. The town has a population of 13,620.

The People and Families of Payson

In Payson, about 63% of adults are married.

Payson benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Payson had a median family income of $38,713.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Payson ($12,050). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Payson Housing

About 77% of housing units in Payson are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Payson tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Payson, 91% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Payson than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Payson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Payson Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Payson Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Payson Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Payson, AZ

Comparing Payson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Racial Diversity31
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women26
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime59

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