
Show Low’s major economic influences are tourism and regional service provision.
The City has no property tax. The City Council has committed to taking a proactive approach in dealing with the growth of the community, while maintaining the high quality of life enjoyed by its residents.
Single-Family New House
Construction Building Permits
Year # of Buildings Average Cost
1996 73 $89,100
1997 63 $100,200
1998 92 $108,000
1999 89 $116,000
2000 120 $127,800
2001 116 $110,300
2002 175 $140,200
2003 294 $105,800
2004 302 $147,100
2005 369 $161,200
2006 347 $187,900
City of Show Low Statistics
Incorporated – 1953
County Navajo County
Elevation – 6,412 Feet Above Sea Level
Population – 10,555 (Annual Estimate)
15,000 (Seasonal Estimate)
Land Area – 35 Square Miles
Miles of Streets – 90
Climate Avg. Min. – Temp 37.5 Degrees
Climate Avg. Max. – Temp 65.9 Degrees
Annual Precipitation – 17.41”
Schools
Community College – 1
High School (Grades 9-12) – 1
Junior High (Grades 7-8) – 1
Intermediate (Grades 4-6) – 1
Primary (Grades K-3) – 1
Charter School (Grades K-12) – 1
Charter School (Elementary: Grades K-6) – 2
Other
City Park Acreage – 133 Acres/60 Developed
Municipal Tennis Courts – 2
Golf Courses – 2 Public (5 within 20 Mile Radius)
Museums – 1
Shopping Centers – 3
Hospital Beds – 100+
Hotels – 12 with 600+ Rooms
R.V. Spaces – 1,200
Conference Facilities, Outdoor Amphitheaters – 2
Office Complexes – 20
Industrial Parks – 3
Major Industries – Tourism, Recreation, Manufacturing, Commerce, Retailing
Fire Stations – 2
Police Stations – 1
City Employees – 150 FTEs
Airport Runways – 2 (7,200’ Longest)