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Show Low, AZ


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Show Low, Arizona

Show Low, Arizona, in Navajo county, is 113 miles SE of Flagstaff, Arizona (center to center) and 118 miles NE of Mesa, Arizona. There are an estimated 7,695 people in the city.

The People and Families of Show Low

In Show Low, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Show Low had a median family income of $36,397.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Show Low. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Show Low Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Show Low is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Show Low contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Show Low, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Show Low Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Show Low Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Show Low, AZ

Comparing Show Low 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
Male Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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