Seligman is a small town of 770 in Arizona, with a median household income of $62,823
.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Seligman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Seligman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Seligman 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: 87.2
Seligman's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Seligman costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Seligman, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,823
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Seligman'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
Seligman is served primarily by Seligman Unified District (4472).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Seligman, AZ
National Avg
School District
Seligman Unified District (4472)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Seligman sees average highs of 53.9°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Seligman's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Seligman roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,300 and median rent is $675/month.
Seligman'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 Seligman are operated by Seligman Unified District (4472).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Seligman, AZ has a population of 770, a median household income of $62,823, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Seligman averages 53.9°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches
with about 9.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Seligman, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86337.
The population of Seligman, Arizona is 770 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Seligman: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $104,300, median household income $62,823, 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 Seligman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
