Below Average CostHigh CrimeCoconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381)
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Page is a small town of 7,444 in Arizona, with a median household income of $79,521
and a 12.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Page stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Page is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Page 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: 91.3
Page's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Page costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Page, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$262,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,046
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$79,521
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Page's violent crime rate is 548.8 per 100,000 residents
— 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
548.8 /100k
Property Crime
5200.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Page is served primarily by Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381).
Metric
Page, AZ
National Avg
School District
Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381)
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
12
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Page sees average highs of 46.2°F in January
and 98.0°F in July,
with 6.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Page's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Page roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $262,500 and median rent is $1,046/month.
Page's violent crime rate is 548.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5200.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Page are operated by Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381).
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 12 high schools.
18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Page, AZ has a population of 7,444, a median household income of $79,521, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%.
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.
Page averages 46.2°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.1 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Page, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 86040, 86036.
The population of Page, Arizona is 7,444 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Page: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $262,500, median household income $79,521, crime index 186 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Page side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
