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Flagstaff is a city located in northern Arizona, in the southwestern United States. It is the principal city of the Flagstaff, Arizona, Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 57,391. The city's name commemorates a Ponderosa Pine tree that was made into a tall flagpole by members of a scouting party from Boston , on July 4, 1876, to celebrate the United States Centennial. Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau and along the western side of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the continental United States. At an elevation of 6,910 feet , Flagstaff is located adjacent to 9,299 feet Mount Elden, just south of the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona. The San Francisco Peaks consist of several summits, including Humphreys, Agassiz, Fremont, and Doyle Peaks. Humphreys Peak, also known as Mount Humphreys, is one corner of this ancient volcano and...more

In its early days, the city's economic base consisted of the lumber, railroad, and ranching industries. Today, that has largely been replaced by tourism, education, government, and transportation. The three largest employers in Flagstaff are Northern Arizona University, the Flagstaff Medical Center, and the Flagstaff Unified School District. Tourism is also a large sector as the city receives over 5,000,000 visitors per year. There are five industrial parks in the city, situated near I-40 and I-17. Major manufacturers in Flagstaff include W.L. Gore & Associates , manufacturer of medical equipment; Nestlé Purina PetCare, manufacturer of pet food; SCA Tissue, manufacturer of tissue paper; and Joy Cone, manufacturer of ice cream cones. Walgreens also operates a distribution center in the city. Arts and culture The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is popular among classical music enthusiasts, with concerts held from September through April at Ardrey Auditorium at NAU. Route 66, which...more

Among the most common occupations in Flagstaff are Management, professional, and related occupations, 36%; Sales and office occupations, 26%; and Service occupations, 18%. Approximately 62 percent of workers in Flagstaff, Arizona work for companies, 26 percent work for the government and 6 percent are self-employed.

The leading industries in Flagstaff, Arizona are Educational, health and social services, 30%; Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, 15%; and Retail trade, 14%. Simply Hired's Flagstaff job listings indicate that the following industries in Flagstaff are hiring the most workers:

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Flagstaff, Arizona is $28,282, and the median income of households in Flagstaff was $37,146.

According to our Flagstaff Trends data, the number of Flagstaff, Arizona jobs has increased by 4% since October 2011.

Population of Flagstaff Total population 52,894 Male 49.58% Female 50.42% Median age 26.8     Flagstaff Housing Owner-occupied homes 48.2% Median cost of a home $161,000 Median mortgage payment $884 Renter-occupied homes 51.8% Vacant housing 9.8% Median monthly rent $662     Average Income Median for all male full-time $31,973 Median for all female full-time $24,591     Household Income Less than $10,000 11% $10,000 to $14,999 7% $15,000 to $24,999 15% $25,000 to $34,999 14% $35,000 to $49,999 17% $50,000 to $74,999 17% $75,000 to $99,999 9% $100,000 to $149,999 7% $150,000 to $199,999 2% $200,000 or more 2%

Education Less than 9th grade 4% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6% High school graduate 17% Some college, no degree 27% Associate's degree 6% Bachelor's degree 24% Graduate degree 15%     Marital Status Never married 41% Currently married 45% Separated 1% Widowed 3% Divorced 10%     Race White 80% Black or African American 2% Asian 1% Other 17%     Flagstaff Commute Carpool 14.7% Public transportation 0.6% Average travel time 16 minutes