Pinetop-Lakeside

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General Info
Population4,345
Center Elevation6,795 ft(2,071 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$404,706
Median Rent
$2,100
Median Income$57,125
Rent Burden44%
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun350 days/yr
Avg. High63°F
Avg. Low40°F
Comfort Score54/100Mixed
Temp Swing42°F
Annual Precipitation21"(53 cm)
Annual Snowfall54"(137 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 462024 modeled avg · 14 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability21
Safety Score62 / 100
School Rating8.1/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
Demographics
Median Age51.9 years
College Educated36%
Remote Workers7%
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