Population 12,786 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northern Arizona University
Household size in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.54 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.47 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.73 | 2.26 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.28 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Northern Arizona University is a place of small households, averaging 1.73 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.17 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2 | 31.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 19.9 | 32.0 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 19.8 | 32.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.1 | 34.0 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +3.0 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Northern Arizona University is young: half of its residents are under 20.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 11.8% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in Northern Arizona University, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northern Arizona University
Renters in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 45.3% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 48.4% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 47.0% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 50.7% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Northern Arizona University rent: 95.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 93.4% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 13.0% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 16.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 12.3% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Northern Arizona University: 16.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1985 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1986 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1989 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Northern Arizona University has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $789 | $968 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $915 | $1,078 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,052 | $1,266 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,419 | $1,639 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$630 | +$670 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Northern Arizona University runs $1,419 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $630 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 49.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northern Arizona University
Bachelor's degrees in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 36.9% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 41.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 45.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 49.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.4 pts | +13.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Northern Arizona University than nationally: 43.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Flagstaff as a whole (49.9%). The share with a degree is up 18.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 90.8% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 91.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 93.6% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 95.6% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northern Arizona University: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Flagstaff as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northern Arizona University
| Period | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 8.9% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Northern Arizona University: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 14.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northern Arizona University compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | 1.73 | 20.1 | 4.6% | 95.9% | 16.7% | 1998 | $1,419 | 43.6% | 96.5% | 10.1% |
| South Flagstaff | 2.01 | 26.3 | 14.4% | 86.3% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,607 | 40.5% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
| Woodlands Village | 1.92 | 25.1 | 6.7% | 81.7% | 9.8% | 1998 | $1,765 | 62.9% | 94.7% | 7.3% |
| Sunnyside-Flagstaff | 2.11 | 34.1 | 19.5% | 76.0% | 14.1% | 1979 | $1,390 | 41.4% | 90.3% | 5.9% |
| Granville | 2.16 | 60.6 | 5.8% | 29.8% | 7.5% | 2013 | $1,932 | 30.9% | 97.7% | 2.8% |
| Tierra Oeste | 3.31 | 34.1 | 10.8% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 2008 | $1,253 | 45.1% | 94.3% | 2.8% |
| Parkway | 3.03 | 36.8 | 18.5% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 2003 | $2,093 | 32.8% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| Westgate Hts | 3.12 | 32.9 | 25.0% | 19.2% | 4.2% | 1997 | $1,487 | 12.0% | 79.2% | 4.9% |
| Avalon | 2.78 | 27.5 | 21.2% | 26.1% | 3.0% | 1994 | $1,104 | 16.1% | 76.2% | 5.8% |
| Laurelwood | 2.34 | 34.3 | 20.7% | 30.9% | 10.5% | 1991 | $1,443 | 36.2% | 89.0% | 1.8% |
| Ladera West | 2.38 | 34.5 | 20.6% | 29.8% | 8.0% | 1994 | $1,428 | 21.5% | 90.5% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northern Arizona University. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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