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Snowflake, AZ


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Snowflake, Arizona

Snowflake, Arizona, in Navajo county, is 101 miles SE of Flagstaff, Arizona (center to center) and 125 miles NE of Mesa, Arizona. The town is home to some 4,460 residents.

The People and Families of Snowflake

In Snowflake, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Snowflake are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Snowflake had a median family income of $42,500. Home-based work is more common in Snowflake than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,375) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Snowflake. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Snowflake Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Snowflake was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. In Snowflake you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Snowflake, 91% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Snowflake Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Snowflake, AZ

Comparing Snowflake 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times86
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built95
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone11

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