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Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

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Population
4,149
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
6,798 ft
Median Home Value
$370,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,694
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ArizonaPopulation rankingHighest population places in ArizonaNearest larger communityPayson, Arizona78 miles away · 16,693 residents.

About Pinetop-Lakeside

Pinetop-Lakeside is a scenic mountain town in Navajo County, Arizona, incorporated in 1984 when the neighboring communities of Pinetop and Lakeside merged. The name Lakeside honors the area's numerous natural lakes, while Pinetop was named after the nickname of Walt Rigney, a pioneer saloon owner. Situated in a pine forest with a dry-summer subtropical climate, the town serves as a year-round recreation hub and is served by the Blue Ridge Unified School District.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0rating

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