Mountainaire, AZ

Tucked into the tall ponderosa pines about six miles south of Flagstaff, Mountainaire offers a quiet, wooded setting just off Interstate 17. What started out decades ago as a collection of summer vacation cabins has steadily grown into a tight-knit, year-round neighborhood of around a thousand residents. It is a scenic, unpretentious pocket of Coconino County where neighbors enjoy cool mountain air, tall trees, and a peaceful residential atmosphere right next to miles of national forest land.

Living here means relying on Flagstaff for most daily errands, groceries, dining, and jobs, but the quick ten-minute drive up the highway keeps everything manageable. Local students are served by the Flagstaff Unified School District, typically heading to Mount Elden Middle School and Flagstaff High School. If you are looking for a true forest neighborhood with easy access to city conveniences and the nearby regional airport, Mountainaire gives you a relaxed mountain lifestyle close to town.