Flagstaff Train Station Live Cam (2024)

FAQs

Why is Flagstaff so expensive? ›

The report attributes the high prices to imbalances in supply and demand. Inflation, rising labor costs and high interest rates have led to a drop in new rental development.

In addition to an active lifestyle, Flagstaff residents and visitors enjoy many local restaurants, shops and breweries, a thriving art community, and a historic downtown. Flagstaff was named one of “The 25 Best Towns of 2017” by Outside Magazine.

On average, 100 trains pass through Flagstaff in a day.

Flagstaff has a strong tourism sector, due to its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, the Arizona Snowbowl, Meteor Crater, and Historic Route 66.

Overall Safety Rating

The east side of Flagstaff is generally considered to be the safer part. The crime rate in Flagstaff is 59.84 per 1,000 residents, meaning that around 60 people out of 1,000 will experience some type of crime within a given year.

Explore Flagstaff, AZ

There are 37 neighborhoods in Flagstaff. Pine Canyon has a median listing home price of $2.2M, making it the most expensive neighborhood.

Burritos, Tacos, Gourmet Burgers, Fish and Chips, Wood-Fired Pizza, and Craft Beer are among some of the highlights of Flagstaff's culinary scene.

Why is it called Flagstaff? ›

Flagstaff drew its name from a very tall flagpole made from a pine tree to celebrate our nation's centennial in 1876. The City is a year-round mecca for visitors.

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad laid tracks through Flagstaff and the rest of northern Arizona and New Mexico in the 1880s. After the Santa Fe Railroad's purchase of the line by 1885, Flagstaff became part of a continuous rail connection between St. Louis and the Pacific Ocean.

It's the world's first International Dark Sky City

Flagstaff offers a starry safe haven in a world where pristine dark skies are becoming increasingly difficult to come by. The Dark Sky City designation is given to communities that commit to preserving dark skies both in policy and in practice.

Flagstaff definitely has a mountain town vibe and a character that is very different from most of the other cities in Arizona. You'll find that most local and visitor things to do actually take place downtown, creating a very close, community-based environment.

Tourism is our #1 industry.

Only 80 miles from the Grand Canyon!

To account for a significant increase in inflation and the cost of living, the minimum wage is set to $16.80 for 2023. This is the result of a provision in the ordinance that built in cost-of-living adjustments annually starting in 2023.

The Flagstaff housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Flagstaff was $594K last. The median sale price per square foot in Flagstaff is $374, up 6.7% since last year.…

Flagstaff is about 20% more expensive than the national average, while Sedona is over 40% more expensive overall. If budget is an issue for you then Flagstaff will be cheaper than Sedona.