Payson, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Payson, Arizona Summary

Life in Payson research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Payson over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Payson:

  • The population in Payson is 16,229.

  • The median home value in Payson is $272,500.

  • The median income in Payson is $58,109.

  • The cost of living in Payson is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Payson is $1,067.

  • The unemployment rate in Payson is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Payson is 9.4%.

Payson SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
9

Payson, AZ Crime Report

352
Total Crimes
2,115.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.97%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Payson
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 352 2,115.6 2,712.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 82 492.8 484.8 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 6.9 6.3
Robbery 2 12.0 83.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 79 474.8 350.2 268.2
Property Crime 270 1,622.8 2,227.7 1,954.4
Burglary 70 420.7 330.0 269.8
Larceny 184 1,105.9 1,656.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 16 96.2 241.7 282.7

Payson, AZ Cost Of Living

106
Payson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Payson Arizona National Average
Overall 106 107 100
Services 110 102 100
Groceries 107 101 100
Health 109 94 100
Housing 108 121 100
Transportation 110 105 100
Utilities 96 97 100

Payson, AZ Photos

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Rankings for Payson in Arizona

Map Of Payson, AZ

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Population over time in Payson

Year Population % Change
2021 15,708 1.7%
2020 15,439 0.7%
2019 15,338 0.3%
2018 15,297 0.3%
2017 15,248 0.1%
2016 15,234 0.0%
2015 15,231 0.2%
2014 15,205 0.6%
2013 15,116 0.6%
2012 15,026 -

Race / Ethnicity in Payson

White
84.1% (13,649)
African American
0.6% (103)
American Indian
1.5% (247)
Asian
1.0% (164)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (135)
Hispanic
11.9% (1,931)
Race Payson AZ USA
White 84.1% 53.4% 59.4%
African American 0.6% 4.2% 12.2%
American Indian 1.5% 3.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 3.2% 3.2%
Hispanic 11.9% 31.9% 18.4%

Gender in Payson

Female
52.0% (8,440)
Male
48.0% (7,788)
Gender Payson AZ USA
Female 52.0% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 48.0% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Payson for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (162)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (973)
High School / GED
26.0% (4,219)
Some College
32.0% (5,193)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,622)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (2,272)
Master's Degree
8.0% (1,298)
Professional Degree
2.0% (324)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (162)
Education Payson AZ USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 32.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Payson, Arizona

Less than $10,000
4.3% (69,475)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.7% (59,488)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (139,601)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (158,273)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (242,295)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.7% (384,936)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (201,044)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.5% (187,149)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (102,693)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (77,942)
Income Payson AZ USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 5.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.7% 3.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 7.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 12.6% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.7% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 13.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 16.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 7.0% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 7.4% 9.5%

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