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Safford, Arizona

Learn more about our people, land, buildings, quality of life, transportation, infrastructure, and business environment!


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People of Safford, Arizona

Population

Population

Population

  • 2020: 10,129
  • 2025: 10,233
  • 2035: 10,739
  • 2045: 11,116
  • 2055: 11,368


Source: US Census Bureau (Census 2020) and Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (pre-Census 2020 population projections)

Age groups

Population

Population

  • Under 5:  703  (7.0%)
  • 5 to 9:  732  (7.3%)
  • 10 to 14:  887  (8.9%)
  • 15 to 19:  551  (5.5%)
  • 20 to 24:  1,082  (10.8%)
  • 25 to 34:  1,484  (14.9%)
  • 35 to 44:  1,116  (11.2%)
  • 45 to 54:  1,156  (11.6%)
  • 55 to 59:  329  (3.3%)
  • 60 to 64:  445  (4.5%)
  • 65 to 74:  680  (6.8%)
  • 75 to 84:  615  (6.2%)
  • 85 and over:  201  (2.0%)


  • Median age (years):  31.8


  • Under 18 years:  

  • Under 5:  703  (7.0%)
  • 5 to 9:  732  (7.3%)
  • 10 to 14:  887  (8.9%)
  • 15 to 19:  551  (5.5%)
  • 20 to 24:  1,082  (10.8%)
  • 25 to 34:  1,484  (14.9%)
  • 35 to 44:  1,116  (11.2%)
  • 45 to 54:  1,156  (11.6%)
  • 55 to 59:  329  (3.3%)
  • 60 to 64:  445  (4.5%)
  • 65 to 74:  680  (6.8%)
  • 75 to 84:  615  (6.2%)
  • 85 and over:  201  (2.0%)


  • Median age (years):  31.8


  • Under 18 years:  2,637  (26.4%)
  • 16 years and over:  7,556  (75.7%)
  • 18 years and over:  7,344  (73.6%)
  • 21 years and over:  6,982  (70.0%)
  • 62 and over:  1,822  (18.3%)
  • 65 and over:  1,496  (15.0%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Race & ethnicity

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • White:  8,052  (80.7%)
  • Black or African American:  309  (3.1%)
  • American Indian & Alaska Native:  83  (0.8%)
  • Asian:  53  (0.5%)
  • Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander:  0  (​0.0%) 
  • Some other race:  394  (3.9%)
  • Two or more races:  1,090  (10.9%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race):  5,031 (50.4%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021) 

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home

  • English only:  7,493 (80.8%)
  • Language other than English:  1,785 (19.2%)
  •     Speak English less than ‘very well’:  211 (2.3%)
  • Spanish:  1,776 (19.1%)
  •     Speak English less than ‘very well’:  211 (2.3%)


Note. Population 5 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Safford labor market & workforce

Labor force & unemployment

  • Civilian Labor Force:  5,280
  • Employed:  5,136
  • Unemployed:  144
  • Unemployment Rate:  2.7%


Source: Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (2021)

Workforce (by occupation)

  • Management, business, science & arts:  1,256  (28.2%)
  • Service:  809  (18.1%)
  • Sales & office:  951  (21.3%)
  • Natural resources, construction & maintenance:  776  (17.4%)
  • Production, transportation & material moving:  666  (14.9%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Workforce (by industry)

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining:  472  (10.6%)
  • Construction:  460  (10.3%)
  • Manufacturing:  256  (5.7%)
  • Wholesale trade:  111  (2.5%)
  • Retail trade:  ​559  (12.5%)
  • Transportation, warehousing & utilities:  242  (5.4%)
  • Information:  33  (0.7%)
  • Finance, insurance, real estate, rental & leasing:  271  (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative & waste management services:  405 (9.1%)
  • Educational services, health care & social assistance:  718  (16.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation & food services:  495  (11.1%)
  • Other services (except public administration):  212  (4.8%)
  • Public Administration:  224  (5.0%)


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Average travel time to work (Safford residents)

 20.6 min


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Regional top employers

  • Arizona Department of Corrections
  • Arizona Department of Transportation
  • Bulk Transportation
  • City of Safford
  • DRG Technologies
  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Empire Southwest
  • Freeport-McMoRan
  • Graham County
  • H&S Field Services
  • Haralson Tire Co.
  • Home Depot
  • Kempton Chevrolet
  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • NatureSweet
  • OneAZ Credit Union
  • Open Loop Energy
  • Pima Unified School District
  • Safeway
  • Safford Unified School District
  • ​Thatcher Unified School District
  • U.S. Bureau of Land Management
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Walmart

Income & poverty in Safford

Income

Poverty

Poverty

  • Median Household Income:  $53,503
  • Median Family Income:  $61,105
  • Per Capita Income:  $22,635


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Poverty

Poverty

Poverty

  • People:  19.5%
  • Families:  16.7%
  • Children (under 18):  23.3%
  • Seniors (65+):  21.7%


Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Safford education

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Less than 9th grade:  338  (5.6%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  596  (9.9%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  1,489  (24.7%)
  • Some college (no degree):  1,894  (31.4%)
  • Associate’s degree:  620  (10.3%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  875  (14.5%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  214  (3.6%)
  • High school graduate or higher:  5,092  (84.5%)
  • Bache

  • Less than 9th grade:  338  (5.6%)
  • 9th to 12th grade (no diploma):  596  (9.9%)
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency):  1,489  (24.7%)
  • Some college (no degree):  1,894  (31.4%)
  • Associate’s degree:  620  (10.3%)
  • Bachelor’s degree:  875  (14.5%)
  • Graduate or professional degree:  214  (3.6%)
  • High school graduate or higher:  5,092  (84.5%)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher:  1,089  (18.1%)


Note. Population 25 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

School enrollment

Educational attainment

Educational attainment

  • Nursery school, preschool:  196
  • Kindergarten:  165
  • Elementary school (grades 1-8):  1,343
  • High school (grades 9-12):  433
  • College or graduate school:  714


Note. Population 3 years old and over. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Safford Unified School District
  • Triumphant Learning Center
  • Gila Institute for Technology

Higher Ed

K-12 schools

K-12 schools

  • Eastern Arizona College
  • Northern Arizona University at EAC
  • Arizona State University (ASU@TheGilaValley)

Safford health care

Providers

  • Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center
  • Physicians
  • Dentists

Quality of life in Safford

Cost of living, weather & things to do

  • Cost of living
  • Weather and climate
  • Attractions and events
  • Special events
  • Library
  • Parks
  • Golf
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurants 

Safford housing & real estate

Housing units & affordability

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

Units, occupancy & ownership 

  • Total housing units:  4,035
  • Occupied housing units:  3,481  (86.3%)
  • Vacant housing units:  554  (13.7%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.9%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  11.8%
  • Owner-occupied:  2,400  (68.9%)
  • Renter-occupied:  1,081  (​31.1%)


Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $151,300
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,178*
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Units, occupancy & ownership 

  • Total housing units:  4,035
  • Occupied housing units:  3,481  (86.3%)
  • Vacant housing units:  554  (13.7%)
  • Homeowner vacancy rate:  2.9%
  • Rental vacancy rate:  11.8%
  • Owner-occupied:  2,400  (68.9%)
  • Renter-occupied:  1,081  (​31.1%)


Cost & affordability

  • Median home value:  $151,300
  • Median monthly homeowner cost:  $1,178*
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more of income for housing:  489  (29.4%)*
  • Median gross monthly rent:  $788
  • Renters paying 30% or more of income for housing:  512  (50.2%)


*Includes only housing units with a mortgage. Source: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey, 2017-2021)

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

Available properties & development assistance

  • Commercial property (for sale)
  • Commercial property (lease)
  • Land for sale
  • Homes for sale
  • Rentals (residential)
  • Real estate agents
  • Commercial real estate brokers


  • City of Safford (planning & community development)
  • Parcel information search
  • Tax search
  • Maps (GIS)
  • Traffic counts

Transportation & shipping

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

  • Tucson (127 mi)
  • ​Phoenix (165 mi)
  • El Paso, TX (237 mi)

Trucking & shipping services

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

  • Trucking companies
  • Shipping services (parcel)

Airports & rail

Distance & routes from Safford to major metro markets

Airports & rail

Commercial airports

  • Tucson International Airport (123 mi)
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (164 mi)


General aviation

  • Safford Regional Airport


Rail

  • Arizona Eastern Railway

Utilities & telecommunications

Electricity, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer

  • Safford municipal utilities 

Telecom

  • Sparklight
  • CenturyLink
  • Valley Telecom
  • Business internet service providers in Safford

Financial Services

Banks, credit unions & agricultural lending

  • Chase
  • National Bank of Arizona
  • WaFd Bank
  • OneAZ Credit Union
  • AgWest Farm Credit

Business environment, lodging & meeting space

Incentives, taxes & regulation

  • Arizona programs & incentives
  • Transaction privilege tax (sales tax)
  • Property tax
  • Business taxes
  • Individual income tax
  • Withholding tax
  • Worker’s compensation
  • Unemployment insurance
  • Minimum wage

Lodging & meeting space

  • Hotels / motels 
  • Meeting venues

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