F lagstaff, Arizona is a year round retreat for over 55,894 residents, that is located in Coconino County. Coconino County is the second largest county in the U.S., with 12 million acres. Flagstaff, at 7,000 feet above sea level, is nestled in the San Francisco Peaks and has one of the largest Ponderosa Pine forests on Earth. Flagstaff is located in Northern Arizona and has a mountain environment in contrast to the desert cactus region mostly thought of when envisioning Arizona. Additionally, Flagstaff is also 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and Scottsdale in the summer. Flagstaff is truly a beautiful and great relocation option.

Ever since Flagstaff was incorporated in 1928, it has been a city with a plan. Located along an old wagon road to California, Flagstaff began to expand and draw new residents after the railroad arrived in 1881. Today the town links I-40 to I-17, Highway 89 to Page and Utah, and Highway 180 to the Grand Canyon. Due to great economic structure, Flagstaff is very affordable. The average house income is $39,150, while the average estimated house value is $400,000. These two numbers combined with a low unemployment rate, means owning a house in Flagstaff is a sound investment.

Arizona is one of the finest relocation states in the country for several reasons. Its weather, great cultural atmosphere, clean air quality, and great economy. All of these things make up the city of Flagstaff. The economy in Flagstaff is booming, and is continuing to build new housing developments in an effort to keep up with the demand.

Flagstaff and the surrounding areas are abundant with attractions. The awe-inspiring Grand Canyon is the top area attraction with some 5 million visitors annually. Other popular sites nearby are the dormant volcanoes at Sunset Crater National Monument, the Indian ruins at Wupatki and Walnut canyons, Meteor Crater (the world's largest), Oak Creek's red rock canyons and Monument Valley. The San Francisco Peaks attract people all year with skiing in the winter and hiking and camping in the summer. Pine forests sport bright yellow colors in the fall and wild flowers appear each spring in this mountainous area. In winter, there is abundant snow that adds to the areas seasonal charm.

The residents of Flagstaff have always been rich in community pride. It has slowly become one of the best places in the entire country to raise a family. With a low crime rate, the streets of Flagstaff are safe and secure. The public education system is extremely solid. The Flagstaff Unified District is comprised of 21 schools, and serves the educational needs of 11,356 students annually. New scientific and high tech research and development industries have located in Flagstaff. Approximately 16,000 students attend Northern Arizona University.

Flagstaff is one of the best communities in the southwest to relocate to. Enjoy the beautiful highly elevated scenery just minutes away, plus the diverse seasons a mountain community can deliver. The housing prices are affordable and there is an abundance of access to business opportunities here. Due to the cities gorgeous southwestern architecture, it gives this city a unique down to Earth feel. The residents have all the benefits of a large metropolitan, while living in a quiet, charming, affordable area. Flagstaff is truly and ideal relocation option.