Sedona: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Sedona is $73,738 (1.1× higher than Yavapai County median $69,613; 1.1× below Arizona median $79,964), with homes at a median value of $786,800. The surrounding county supports 65,975 jobs (avg $54,494).
- $77,330 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Arizona $95,318).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $73,738 — below the Arizona median ($81,332). Poverty rate 14.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 34% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 10.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 23.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 34.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 4.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $62,460 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $4,830,056 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $77,330 (vs Arizona $95,318) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $76,773 |
| Median Household Income | $73,738 (vs Arizona $81,332) |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $73,738 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 35% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 21.30 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 34.9% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | remote work hub |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 65,975 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,595,226,686 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $54,494 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,129,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% (vs Arizona 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 781,908 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 390,954.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Sheep & Goats Totals, Crop Totals, Sheep |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,930 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 50,372 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,234,739 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 18 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 69 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 25 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 179 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 132 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 17 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 41 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (8)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Circle K 2701535 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 16 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SEDONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,023,121,516 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,051.10 (vs Arizona $9,707) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 145,101 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 49.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Pct Walked | 34.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 58.2 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 46.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12