The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Arizona

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 68 towns of 500–10,000 people in Arizona. #1 is Corona de Tucson, AZ.

1. 25Whiteriver, Arizona

   Better for families than 61% of Arizona towns

   Whiteriver is a community of 4,520 people in Navajo County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 85% of Arizona towns and better for first-time buyers than 84% of Arizona towns.

   4,520 people · Navajo County · median home $59,500 · income $37,440 · Jan low 20°F · 68 in snow

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2. 24Whetstone, Arizona

   Better for families than 64% of Arizona towns

   Whetstone is a community of 3,236 people in Cochise County, Arizona. It also ranks better for retirees than 92% of Arizona towns and easier by car than 76% of Arizona towns.

   3,236 people · Cochise County · median home $213,900 · income $51,625 · Jan low 33°F · 1 in snow

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3. 23Paulden, Arizona

   Better for families than 65% of Arizona towns

   Paulden is a community of 5,567 people in Yavapai County, Arizona. The median home is worth $353,700 (typical Arizona town: $248,600).

   5,567 people · Yavapai County · median home $353,700 · income $91,741 · Jan low 26°F · 7 in snow

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4. 22Picture Rocks, Arizona

   Better for families than 67% of Arizona towns

   Picture Rocks is a community of 9,551 people in Pima County, Arizona. It also ranks quieter than 77% of Arizona towns and better for cycling than 74% of Arizona towns.

   9,551 people · Pima County · median home $230,300 · income $61,634 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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5. 21Kachina Village, Arizona

   Better for families than 68% of Arizona towns

   Kachina Village is a community of 2,502 people in Coconino County, Arizona. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Arizona towns and better for a vacation home than 99% of Arizona towns.

   2,502 people · Coconino County · median home $413,500 · income $90,375 · Jan low 18°F · 90 in snow

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6. 20Clifton, Arizona

   Better for families than 72% of Arizona towns

   Clifton is a town of 3,933 people in Greenlee County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 76% of Arizona towns.

   3,933 people · Greenlee County · median home $66,000 · income $78,480 · Jan low 35°F · 0 in snow

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7. 19Oracle, Arizona

   Better for families than 78% of Arizona towns

   Oracle is a community of 3,051 people in Pinal County, Arizona. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Arizona towns and quieter than 97% of Arizona towns.

   3,051 people · Pinal County · median home $239,900 · income $63,774 · Jan low 35°F · 11 in snow

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8. 18Eagar, Arizona

   Better for families than 82% of Arizona towns

   Eagar is a town of 4,395 people in Apache County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 89% of Arizona towns and more vibrant than 80% of Arizona towns.

   4,395 people · Apache County · median home $247,800 · income $82,839 · Jan low 16°F · 45 in snow

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9. 17Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

   Better for families than 83% of Arizona towns

   Heber-Overgaard is a community of 2,898 people in Navajo County, Arizona. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Arizona towns and quieter than 89% of Arizona towns.

   2,898 people · Navajo County · median home $271,200 · income $58,542 · Jan low 20°F

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10. 16Mohave Valley, Arizona

    Better for families than 84% of Arizona towns

    Mohave Valley is a community of 2,693 people in Mohave County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 72% of Arizona towns.

    2,693 people · Mohave County · median home $256,900 · income $60,134 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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11. 15Thatcher, Arizona

    Better for families than 84% of Arizona towns

    

    Thatcher is a town of 5,231 people in Graham County, Arizona. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of Arizona towns and better for young professionals than 90% of Arizona towns.

    5,231 people · Graham County · median home $286,300 · income $82,917 · Jan low 30°F · 0 in snow

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12. 14Williamson, Arizona

    Better for families than 84% of Arizona towns

    Williamson is a community of 6,196 people in Yavapai County, Arizona. It also ranks better for retirees than 95% of Arizona towns and quieter than 91% of Arizona towns.

    6,196 people · Yavapai County · median home $732,300 · income $89,398 · Jan low 26°F · 9 in snow

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13. 13Linden, Arizona

    Better for families than 85% of Arizona towns

    Linden is a community of 2,760 people in Navajo County, Arizona. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Arizona towns and quieter than 83% of Arizona towns.

    2,760 people · Navajo County · median home $411,300 · income $98,038 · Jan low 24°F · 19 in snow

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14. 12Pima, Arizona

    Better for families than 86% of Arizona towns

    Pima is a town of 2,847 people in Graham County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 91% of Arizona towns.

    2,847 people · Graham County · median home $267,300 · income $97,960 · Jan low 30°F · 0 in snow

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15. 11Litchfield Park, Arizona

    Better for families than 86% of Arizona towns

    Litchfield Park is a city of 6,847 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. It also ranks more upscale than 97% of Arizona towns and more vibrant than 95% of Arizona towns.

    6,847 people · Maricopa County · median home $577,000 · income $126,250 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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16. 10Carefree, Arizona

    Better for families than 88% of Arizona towns

    Carefree is a town of 3,690 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. It also ranks more upscale than 99% of Arizona towns and better for a vacation home than 99% of Arizona towns.

    3,690 people · Maricopa County · median home $1,088,100 · income $147,165 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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17. 9Cave Creek, Arizona

    Better for families than 92% of Arizona towns

    Cave Creek is a town of 4,892 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. It also ranks more upscale than 87% of Arizona towns and better for cycling than 83% of Arizona towns.

    4,892 people · Maricopa County · median home $906,100 · income $107,067 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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18. 8Red Rock, Arizona

    Better for families than 93% of Arizona towns

    Red Rock is a community of 2,625 people in Pinal County, Arizona. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Arizona towns and quieter than 76% of Arizona towns.

    2,625 people · Pinal County · median home $289,600 · income $80,357 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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19. 7Snowflake, Arizona

    Better for families than 93% of Arizona towns

    Snowflake is a town of 6,104 people in Navajo County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 95% of Arizona towns and more upscale than 70% of Arizona towns.

    6,104 people · Navajo County · median home $271,800 · income $76,174 · Jan low 20°F · 13 in snow

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20. 6Doney Park, Arizona

    Better for families than 95% of Arizona towns

    Doney Park is a community of 5,910 people in Coconino County, Arizona. It also ranks more of a college town than 97% of Arizona towns and more upscale than 90% of Arizona towns.

    5,910 people · Coconino County · median home $613,300 · income $104,967 · Jan low 20°F · 52 in snow

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21. 5Timberline-Fernwood, Arizona

    Better for families than 96% of Arizona towns

    Timberline-Fernwood is a community of 2,572 people in Coconino County, Arizona. It also ranks more of a college town than 98% of Arizona towns and more upscale than 91% of Arizona towns.

    2,572 people · Coconino County · median home $621,200 · income $124,638 · Jan low 13°F · 49 in snow

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22. 4Taylor, Arizona

    Better for families than 96% of Arizona towns

    Taylor is a town of 3,995 people in Navajo County, Arizona. It also ranks hipper than 71% of Arizona towns and more upscale than 71% of Arizona towns.

    3,995 people · Navajo County · median home $307,500 · income $90,275 · Jan low 20°F · 13 in snow

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23. 3Citrus Park, Arizona

    Better for families than 96% of Arizona towns

    Citrus Park is a community of 5,194 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. It also ranks easier by car than 98% of Arizona towns and more upscale than 93% of Arizona towns.

    5,194 people · Maricopa County · median home $722,500 · income $141,026 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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24. 2Rincon Valley, Arizona

    Better for families than 99% of Arizona towns

    Rincon Valley is a community of 5,612 people in Pima County, Arizona. It also ranks more upscale than 95% of Arizona towns and better for cycling than 80% of Arizona towns.

    5,612 people · Pima County · median home $547,300 · income $132,098 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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25. 1Corona de Tucson, Arizona

    Better for families than 100% of Arizona towns

    Corona de Tucson is a community of 9,240 people in Pima County, Arizona. It also ranks more upscale than 91% of Arizona towns and more of a college town than 86% of Arizona towns.

    9,240 people · Pima County · median home $382,700 · income $132,568 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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