Flagstaff, Arizona Income Statistics
Flagstaff Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Flagstaff Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,406 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $52,851 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.3% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.1% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 10.9% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Flagstaff is about 11% lower than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Flagstaff (4.3%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Flagstaff earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Flagstaff, Arizona grew by 52.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $71,406 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.3% per year.
Flagstaff has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2010, at 4.7% lower. The gap has widened from 8.3% in 2009 to 11% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Flagstaff
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Households by income, 2024
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About 9,292 households (34.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 24.3% of households in Flagstaff had an income under $35,000 and 18.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Flagstaff has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (17.4% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (10.9% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,478 | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 994 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,929 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,117 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,952 | 11.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,676 | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,438 | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,232 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,128 | 7.9% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,933 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 26,876 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,268 residents (10.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 11.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.7% of Flagstaff residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 37.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 16.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Flagstaff has a larger share of residents earning $1 to $9,999 (18.4% vs 11.2%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (10.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,945 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 11,492 | 18.4% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,685 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6,988 | 11.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,581 | 9.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7,110 | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,441 | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,809 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,268 | 10.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 62,319 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Flagstaff
| Metric | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.586 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $57,531 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $52,838 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 8.2% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Flagstaff, it is 0.586, higher than Arizona's 0.548, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 9% more than women's income in Flagstaff, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 9% wage gap accumulates to roughly $164,255 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Flagstaff, Arizona has narrowed from about 26% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 5% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,702 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Flagstaff | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.2% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 13 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 2,267 people are unemployed in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The average commute time in Flagstaff is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Flagstaff, Arizona has fallen from 7.3% to 5.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.0% in 2014.
Flagstaff started 1.4 points below the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had risen above it by 2017, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.3 points higher.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Flagstaff, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it about on par with Arizona, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Flagstaff, Arizona.
How Rich Is Flagstaff, Arizona?
Flagstaff has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $71,406, about 11% lower than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Flagstaff, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Flagstaff, Arizona rose 52%, from $46,873 to $71,406. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +52% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Flagstaff in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Flagstaff, Arizona was $67,034, up 3% from $64,944 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Flagstaff in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Flagstaff, Arizona was $58,753. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $71,406.
What is the Gini coefficient in Flagstaff, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Flagstaff is 0.586. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Flagstaff, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Flagstaff, Arizona has narrowed from about 26% to 8% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 5% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,702 since 2009.
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