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Show Low.
About
Life in Show Low
Show Low is a community of 11,913 people in Arizona. The median household income is $60,368, median rent runs about $1,110 per month, and median home values are around $300,000. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.
Show Low at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
+6.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Show Low: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Show Low, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (26.7%), and 8.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
27.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.4%
of households
Married Couples
52.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 28% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Show Low
In Show Low, rent runs 28% below the AZ average, and home values are 24% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,391
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
34.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $437,091 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.1 pts above AZ average
Unemployment in Show Low
Unemployment in Navajo County, which includes Show Low, is 2.1 percentage points higher than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Show Low: Navajo County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Navajo County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Show Low Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.1 min avg
How Show Low residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Show Low, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 1 mi
Show Low Regional Airport (SOW)
Regional airport · few flights10k passengers boarded in 2025
- 126 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Show Low runs 53% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
503.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,699.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Show Low Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Navajo County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Navajo County, which includes Show Low, the most common type is high wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 27 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 37 | Flash Flood | $30,000 |
| 2021 | 39 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 12 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 21 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2018 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Navajo County, county-wide
Air Quality13 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Navajo County, which includes Show Low, is typically good — 363 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
13
Good Days
363
per year
Moderate Days
2
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Navajo County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Show Low has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.7"
Annual Snowfall
19.4"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 1.35" |
| Feb | 51°F | 27°F | 1.16" |
| Mar | 58°F | 31°F | 0.91" |
| Apr | 65°F | 37°F | 0.57" |
| May | 74°F | 45°F | 0.62" |
| Jun | 84°F | 54°F | 0.42" |
| Jul | 85°F | 59°F | 2.35" |
| Aug | 83°F | 58°F | 2.97" |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 1.44" |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 1.35" |
| Nov | 56°F | 31°F | 1.19" |
| Dec | 46°F | 23°F | 1.37" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Show Low
Show Low has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Changepoint Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.9 mi away · Lakeside
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Show Low
Show Low's student/teacher ratio is 20.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Petrified Forest National Park, 52 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Show Low
Show Low has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Petrified Forest National Park (52 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Petrified Forest National Park
National Park
52 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Show Low
Show Low Public Library
181 N 9th St, Show Low
Cities Near Show Low
The closest cities within 60 miles
No other cities we cover are within 60 miles of Show Low.
Planning a move to Show Low?
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Show Low FAQ
Is Show Low, Arizona affordable?⌄
Show Low's median rent is $1,110/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,368/year. Median home value is $299,600.
Is Show Low, Arizona safe?⌄
Show Low's violent crime rate was 503 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2700 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Show Low, Arizona?⌄
Navajo County, which includes Show Low, has an unemployment rate of 6.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Show Low, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Show Low is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,110/month and median household income is $60,368/year. The median home value is $299,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Show Low, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Show Low is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from