Young, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
269 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
37.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,956 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
59 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$250,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$844 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gila County
5
Payson Urban Area
5
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gila County
4
Payson Urban Area
4
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 35
Feb 2 6 38
Mar 2 5 43
Apr 1 2 49
May 1 0 56
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 2 0 63
Oct 2 1 53
Nov 2 3 43
Dec 2 5 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 34%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 7, AZ State House District 7, AZ
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Schools

Young High School
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Young Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
The Shelby School
18 miles, N • 2.8 star
Payson Community Christian School
22 miles, NW • 5 star
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Colleges

Penrose Academy
67 miles, W
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Hospitals

Banner Payson Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
82 miles, N • 1 star
Tucson International Airport
139 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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