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Safford, Arizona


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Safford, Arizona

Safford, Arizona, in Graham county, is 82 miles NE of Tucson, Arizona. The city has a population of 9,232.

The People and Families of Safford

In Safford, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Safford had a median family income of $36,696.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Safford ($2,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Safford are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Safford Housing

About 70% of housing units in Safford are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Safford, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Safford Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Safford Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Safford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Safford, AZ

Comparing Safford 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
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime710

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