Payson, Arizona

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  1. Overview - Life In Payson
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Payson
  3. Crime In Payson
  4. Cost of Living In Payson
  5. Gender In Payson
  6. Household Income For Payson
  7. Education In Payson
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Payson
About Payson, Arizona
Is Payson, Arizona a good place to live?
Payson is a city in Arizona state in USA with a population of 15708 residents.. The poverty rate of Payson is 9.3%, which is 34% lower than national average. The typical household in Payson earns $55303 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 43.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Payson, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Payson remained 3.4%, which is 28% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Payson, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 43% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Payson is 106, which is 6% higher than national average. Median home value in Payson is $252700 , which is 10% higher than national average. While median income in Payson remained $55303, which is 18% lower than national average.
Population
15708
Unemployment
3.4%
28% NAT AVG.
Poverty
9.3%
34% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$252700
10% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$55303
18% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$985
15% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
106
6% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 11
Unemployed People
1 in 29
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 22
People Earning < $50,000
43.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 3.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing80%

Affordability50%

Safety50%

Amenities80%

Diversity70%

Education80%

Commute90%

Is Payson, Arizona safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Payson, Arizona is 16% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Payson is 62% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Payson is 7% higher than national average. You have 1 in 157 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 47 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
432
Violent : 100
Property : 332
Total Crime
16% NAT. AVG.
0% STATE AVG.
2722.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
62% NAT. AVG.
30% STATE AVG.
630.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
7% NAT. AVG.
6% STATE AVG.
2092.1 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Payson
Violent crime
1 in 157
Property crime
1 in 47
Robbery
1 in 7854
Burglary
1 in 212
Assault
1 in 160
Car Theft
1 in 785
Payson : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Arizona 19 25 8 28 28
In USA 1022 1198 613 1285 1276
Payson : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Arizona 9 26 34 6 44
In USA 418 330 1006 255 1757

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Payson
Arizona
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 100 630.2 484.81 387.8
Murder 0 0 6.91 6.5
Robbery 2 12.6 83.69 73.9
Assault 98 617.6 350.24 279.7
Rape 0 0 43.97 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Payson
 Arizona
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 332 2092.1 2227.65 1,958.2
Burglary 74 466.3 329.96 314.2
Larceny 238 1499.8 1655.99 1,398
Car Theft 20 126 241.69 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Payson Arizona National Avg.
Services 110 98 100
Groceries 107 98 100
Health 109 98 100
Housing 108 97 100
Transportation 110 105 100
Utilities 96 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Payson Arizona Country
Female 53.5% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 46.5% 49.7% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Payson Arizona Country
Less than $10,000 4.5% 5.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.9% 13.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 25.1% 18.6% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.6% 15% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 6.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Payson Arizona Country
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 26% 24% 27.0%
Other College 33% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 19% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Payson Arizona Country
White 84.8% 54.1% 60.1%
African American 0.7% 4.3% 12.2%
American Indian 3.6% 3.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 3.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 0.9% 2.6% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.6% 31.5% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity