RANK #673 / 996 · POP 144,705 · AZ
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.1%
Encompassing nearly 18,661 square miles, Coconino County is the second-largest county by area in the contiguous United States, larger than nine individual U.S. states. It is home to a diverse landscape, from the deep canyons of the Grand Canyon National Park to the thick forests of the Coconino National Forest and the peaks of the San Francisco Mountains, including Humphreys Peak, Arizona's highest point. Flagstaff, the county seat, is approximately 145 miles north of Phoenix. The county offers extensive outdoor recreation, including multi-use trails, fishing, wildlife viewing, and winter sports. Public transportation options like Mountain Line provide bus and vanpool services, particularly for commutes into Flagstaff. Coconino County's economy is influenced by its natural resources, with tourism, logging, and ranching historically playing significant roles. Major employers include Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff Medical Center. The healthcare and biomedical manufacturing sector is expanding, with companies like W.L. Gore & Associates contributing to job growth. The county also sees investment in renewable energy, with solar and wind power projects developing due to abundant natural resources. Educational services, healthcare, and accommodation and food services are among the most common employment sectors.
Above national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.6x relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Huntley Page Data Center
Huntley LLC
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$1,000M | Planned |
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CO Bar Solar Plant
Salt River Project (SRP) and Clenera
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$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Red Antelope Solar & Energy Storage Farm
Undisclosed
|
$400M | Planned |
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Forged Ethic Wind Energy Project
RWE
|
$323M | Under Development |
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Chevelon Butte Wind Farm (Phases 1 & 2)
AES Corporation
|
$267M | Operating |
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Babbitt Ranch Energy Center (Wind & Solar with Battery Storage)
SRP and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
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$161M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Coconino County has a Boom Town Index score of 32/100, ranking #673 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.4% and a median household income of $67,266, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Coconino County is $379,400 with median rent at $1,353/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.1773, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.4%. Home values changed +0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.68% of Coconino County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.