The City of Flagstaff has published its annual implementation plan for its 10-year housing goals as Flagstaff's median sales price for residential homes increased in May.
Flagstaff's city council adopted a 10-year housing plan in 2022 after declaring a housing emergency for Flagstaff in late 2020.
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A chart showing median sales prices for homes in Flagstaff each May between 2020 and 2025 using data from the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors.
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