Top-of-the-World is a small town of 227 in Arizona, with a median household income of N/A
.
Strengths:
Top-of-the-World stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Top-of-the-World is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Top-of-the-World city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Top-of-the-World metro area.
Metric
Top-of-the-World, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$9,999
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Top-of-the-World's violent crime rate is 235.7 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
235.7 /100k
Property Crime
963.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Top-of-the-World is served primarily by Miami Unified District (4211).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Top-of-the-World, AZ
National Avg
School District
Miami Unified District (4211)
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Top-of-the-World sees average highs of 62.1°F in January
and 98.8°F in July,
with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Top-of-the-World has a median home value of $9,999 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Top-of-the-World's violent crime rate is 235.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 963.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Top-of-the-World are operated by Miami Unified District (4211).
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Top-of-the-World, AZ has a population of 227, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Top-of-the-World averages 62.1°F in January and 98.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Top-of-the-World, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85539.
The population of Top-of-the-World, Arizona is 227 with a median age of 71.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Top-of-the-World: median home $9,999, median household income N/A, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Top-of-the-World side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.