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Sedona, Arizona

Introduction to Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona, in Yavapai county, is 27 miles S of Flagstaff, Arizona and 96 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona. The city is included in the Flagstaff metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,192 people lived in Sedona.

Sedona History

The first European settlers arrived in the Verde Valley in 1876, and the community of Sedona was founded in 1902. The postal service was set up by T.C. Schnebly a few years later. The community was named after his wife, Sedona Schnebly. Sedona is well known for its dramatic red rock formations. Drawn by the beauty of the land, many artists visited Sedona in the 1950s. The city was officially incorporated in 1988.

Sedona and nearby Attractions

  • Sedona Heritage Museum
  • Montezuma Castle National Monument
  • Red Rock Balloon Adventure
  • Corral Tank
  • Chavez Crossing Campground
  • Red Rock State Park

Things To Do In Sedona

The Clemenceau Heritage Museum, Sedona Arts Center, Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle National Monument are some of the historic sites and museums near Sedona. The city also hosts annual celebrations like Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque, Jazz on the Rocks Concert & Festival, Moonlight Madness Street Festival, Sedona Arts Festival & Artist Invitational and the Shakespeare Sedona Festival. These festivals draw crowds for all the neighboring cities and towns.

Sedona Transportation

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is close by.

Sedona Higher Education

Yavapai College and Northern Arizona University provide opportunities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySedona Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySedona Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Sedona Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Sedona College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Sedona Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Sedona, AZ

Comparing Sedona 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men79
Racial Diversity53
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built96
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime47

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