Why is Flagstaff so expensive to live in? Living in Flagstaff, Arizona is expensive because housing is a complicated issue here – much more so than in most American cities. That short supply and high demand drive up our housing prices. A one-bedroom apartment in Flagstaff costs about $1,300 per month.

What is so great about Flagstaff?

Flagstaff is surrounded by the 1.86-million-acre Coconino National Forest, which is part of the most extensive contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world. Its also one of the most diverse national forests, with landscapes ranging from high peaks to deep canyons and an impressive variety of flora and fauna.

Is there a lot of crime in Flagstaff?

With a crime rate of 40 per one thousand residents, Flagstaff has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 25.

Is it safe to stay in Flagstaff?

Flagstaff is in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning 88% of cities are safer and 12% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Flagstaff is 57.19 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Flagstaff generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Are there grizzly bears in Flagstaff?

Most people associate the great bears to faraway places like Alaska and the northern Rocky Mountains. But grizzly bears around Flagstaff? Indeed, less than 100 years ago grizzlies could be found from the Chiricahua Mountains near the Mexican border to the White Mountains of eastern Arizona.