Explore: The Show Low District
Towns: Show Low, Lakeside, Pinetop, White Mountain Lake. Also known locally: Bourdon Ranch, Butler Acres, Fool Hollow, Linden, Panorama Estates, Pinetop Lakeside, Timber Mesa, Torreon, White Mountain Lakes
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Living here
The Show Low District is an older community than the county, with housing costs well above the area. Many homes are second homes and seasonal getaways, so the population swells in season.
- Older community
- Higher-cost housing
- Seasonal & second-home area
See the numbers
| The Show Low District | The Snowflake-Taylor Corridor | The Fort Apache High-Country | The Vernon District | Navajo County | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,978 | 13,704 | 1,436 ± 452 | 1,278 ± 377 | 107,744 | 7,268,175 |
| Median age | ≈ 51.9 | ≈ 36.7 | 24.2 ± 4.2 | 57.0 ± 11.1 | 39.4 ± 0.4 | 38.8 ± 0.1 |
| Median household income | ≈ $60,255 | ≈ $69,221 | $62,813 ± $20,747 | $63,582 ± $15,140 | $52,752 ± $2,280 | $76,872 ± $414 |
| Median home value | ≈ $273,514 | ≈ $267,816 | — | $236,200 ± $98,821 | $186,100 ± $13,774 | $358,900 ± $1,200 |
| Median rent | ≈ $1,018 | ≈ $1,182 | $813 | — | $832 | $1,431 |
| Seasonal / second homes | 34% | 5% | 13% | 20% | 23% | 6% |
| Commute under 20 minutes | 54% | 48% | 32% | 9% | 58% | 40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28% | 23% | 8% | 29% | 18% | 33% |
| Unemployment | 6% | 2% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 5% |
| Below poverty line | 12% | 17% | 24% | 21% | 25% | 13% |
| Housing units | 23,172 | 4,923 | 371 | 759 | 56,946 | 3,142,443 |
| Top industries | Education, health care & social assistance 26% Retail 17% Construction 12% | Education, health care & social assistance 26% Construction 12% Retail 12% | Arts, recreation, lodging & food 39% Education, health care & social assistance 38% Retail 9% | Transportation, warehousing & utilities 27% Public administration 21% Professional & administrative services 19% | Education, health care & social assistance 33% Retail 13% Arts, recreation, lodging & food 10% | Education, health care & social assistance 22% Professional & administrative services 13% Retail 12% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B01002, B19013, B17001, B15003, B23025, B25001, B25004, B25077, B25064, B08303, C24050). ZIP figures are for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas; ± is the 90% margin of error. Small areas can have wide margins of error. ≈ marks medians combined across ZIP areas (population-weighted).
Support & wellness
Care, recovery, food, family and community resources in this area.
Health care · 74
Mental health & recovery · 34
Food & basic needs · 6
Family & youth · 7
Seniors & veterans · 4
Community & wellness · 6
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Public campgrounds, recreation areas and visitor centers nearby.
Fool Hollow 4 places · 4 mi
- Lake Recreation Area CampgroundUSDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- East Launch Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- West Launch Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Day Use Area Group Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service · 5 mi
Woodland Lake 2 places · 12 mi
- Park Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Park Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service · 12 mi
Tall Timbers 2 places · 33 mi
- County Park Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
White Mtn 3 places · 34 mi
- Reservoir Nw Parking Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 34 mi
- Res North Pkg Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 34 mi
- Res East Pkg Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 35 mi
Lakes & water 2
- Scott Reservoir Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery ComplexInterpretive Programs · Fish and Wildlife Service · 12 mi
Trails & trailheads 8
- Panorama TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Big Springs TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Billy Creek TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Lake Mountain TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 17 mi
- Land Of The Pioneers TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 17 mi
- Cottonwood Wash TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 20 mi
- Sunrise TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 34 mi
- Butler Canyon TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 35 mi
Campgrounds 4
- Camp Grace Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Camp Tatiyee Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Lewis CanyonCampground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Brown Creek CampgroundCampground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
Scenic & overlooks 1
- Pintail Lake Observation SiteUSDA Forest Service · 2 mi
Wilderness & forests 1
- Davis DamRecreation area · Bureau of Reclamation · 25 mi
Visitor centers 2
- Lakeside Ranger DistrictBiking · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Black Mesa Ranger DistrictBiking · USDA Forest Service · 29 mi
Other public places 1
- Deer Springs Interpretive Site (minor)USDA Forest Service · 24 mi
Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Check hours, fees and permits with the managing agency before you go.
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