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Relocation guide

Moving to Sedona

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

9,770

Median age 59

Median household income

$67,374

Median rent

$1,421/mo

Median home value

$708,400

Schools

5

3 districts

Summer high / winter low

97° / 33°

Pros

  • 73% of households own their home (US 65%).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.45% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Household incomes are 14% below the US median ($67,374).
  • Homes cost 133% more than the US median ($708,400).
  • Sales tax is 9.85%, among the higher rates in the country.
  • Hot summers: July highs average 97°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Sedona?

Sedona spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $705,300 to $705,300 by zip.

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Life in Sedona

Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, AZ
Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, AZMatthew P. Del Buono · CC BY-SA 3.0
Cupressus glabra cone, Sedona Botanical Garden
Cupressus glabra cone, Sedona Botanical GardenNadiatalent · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sedona-Jordan Historical Park- Fruit Packing House-1946-1
Sedona-Jordan Historical Park- Fruit Packing House-1946-1Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0

See Sedona

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Questions

Is Sedona a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. 73% of households own their home (US 65%). Property taxes are low: about 0.45% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Household incomes are 14% below the US median ($67,374). Homes cost 133% more than the US median ($708,400).

How much do I need to earn to live in Sedona?

The median household earns $67,374. Rent at the median ($1,421/month) is about 25% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $56,840 a year.

How many schools are in Sedona?

5 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Sedona?

Highs average 97°F in July and lows 33°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, November.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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