We know it. Now readers of Kiplinger's Personal Finance know it.
Flagstaff is one of the five choices named in Kiplinger's May 2007 issue on best college towns. In Kiplinger's words: "Nothing matches the vibe of a college town.... There is something about living near a campus that stimulates the mind and spirit." Flagstaff has all of this, and "a top-notch medical center and a low crime rate."
Ok, they know that the cost of living is "19% higher than the national average," but "compared to living in a big city, you'll save on everything from housing to recreation."
The other four featured college towns are Athens, GA ("southern charm"), Eugene OR ("wins the location lottery"), Tallahassee, FL ("not your father's Florida"), and Fayetteville, Ark. ("down-home sophisticate").
Flagstaff's ambiance is described as "cozy and cultural." The article points out the symphony (featured, by coincidence, in my blog earlier this week) and our museums and art galleries. "A staple of community activity in historic downtown Flagstaff is Friday-night movies in Heritage Square, running from May to September." They don't mention the First Friday Art Walk - a feature every month all year round! But they do talk about our wonderfully restored downtown buildings.
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