Ash Fork is a small town of 466 in Arizona, with a median household income of $79,861
and a 26.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ash Fork stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ash Fork is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ash Fork city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.2
Ash Fork's overall cost of living index is 91.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ash Fork costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ash Fork, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,091
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,861
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Ash Fork's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.8 /100k
Property Crime
880.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ash Fork is served primarily by Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ash Fork, AZ
National Avg
School District
Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ash Fork sees average highs of 47.2°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 21.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 65.1 inches of snow per year.
Ash Fork's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ash Fork roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,500 and median rent is $1,091/month.
Ash Fork's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ash Fork are operated by Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471).
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.1:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ash Fork, AZ has a population of 466, a median household income of $79,861, and an unemployment rate of 26.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ash Fork averages 47.2°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.6 inches
with about 65.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Ash Fork, Arizona is 466 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ash Fork: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $108,500, median household income $79,861, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ash Fork side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
