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Get your kicks on Route 66
Situated 50 miles from Flagstaff and Prescott, the small community of Ash Fork is secluded in the Arizona desert. This small town of less than 400 people originated as a quarry settlement and railroad town of the Old West along the famous Route 66. Several fires have devastated Ash Fork throughout its history, and Route 66 is less important thanks to the installation of Interstate 40 in the 1950s. Today, Ash Fork is a small, quiet village where homes sell for a quarter of the state’s average price of $430,000. It’s a relatively affordable option within driving distance of Seligman, the rodeo town of Prescott and the urban center of Flagstaff. “It’s for people who really want to be away from the hustle and bustle,” says local Realtor Paula Smith with RE/MAX of Ash Fork. “It’s got the nostalgia of Route 66 with easy access to north, south, east and west; you can head west to California, east to New Mexico and Colorado, and north to Utah, and south to Phoenix.”
Route 66 passes through Ash Fork and connects travelers to Flagstaff and Prescott.
Ash Fork has over a century of rich history focused around Route 66.
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Parcels and properties in Ash Fork
Devastating fires and traffic diversion away from Route 66 caused the population and housing inventory in Ash Fork to decline. New local businesses from bars to the rest stop, however, have brought in traffic from Interstate 40 and spurred a renewed interest in home and land buying. Parcels as large as 13 acres have sold for as little as $10,000, while fixer-upper homes and well-maintained ranch-style residences can go for $130,000 to $326,000.
Most homes in Ash Fork are ranch-style sitting on generous lots.
When the Santa Fe Railroad moved its main line, Ash Fork lost nearly half its population.
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Camping under the stars
While Ash Fork has no park system, residents are surrounded by wide-open desert. Just a few miles to the west, the 40-acre A Spark in the Dark Campground is a popular camping venue. Owned by a local who rents out the campground to travelers, this site is known for its nighttime sky display. Visitors describe the grounds as more like a National Forest campground than a usual dry-camping locale due to its immense size and variety of nature.
A Spark in the Dark Campground is just outside Ash Fork.
Ash Fork transitioned from a Wild West village to a stop on an iconic highway.
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A-rated education at Ash Fork High
Students start their education at Ash Fork Elementary School, which Niche awards an A-minus rating and recognizes as one of the state's top eight standout elementary schools. Learners go on to attend the A-rated Ash Fork Middle School—ranked number 2 on Niche’s list of standout middle schools in Arizona—and the B-rated Ash Fork High School. Ash Fork High was awarded the AZ Ed Foundation’s “A+ School of Excellence” title for its strong college and career readiness programs.
Ash Fork Elementary is under the jurisdiction of the Ash Fork Joint Unified School District.
The student population of Ash Fork Middle School is 74.
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Remembering the Old West
With a history strongly linked to the settlement of the Old West and the heyday of Route 66, Ash Fork is full of history and culture. Former Arizona Governor and radio personality Jack Williams is from here; he held office in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The historic Escalante Hotel was in town, and Ash Fork is still the site of several businesses connected to its Route 66 heritage. The Ash Fork Route 66 Museum tells the story of the town’s evolution from Old West settlement to highway community, and dedicated volunteers run this free attraction.
Ash Fork is an Old West railroad town 50 miles from the nearest city.
Ash Fork’s long history can be explored at the volunteer-run Route 66 Museum.
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Riding down Route 66
Ash Fork’s location along Historic Route 66, which partially overlaps with Interstate 40, means that travelers can be in Kingman within a 96-mile drive, Flagstaff in 52 miles and Prescott within 53 miles.
Ash Fork embodies the complex, rich history of Route 66.
Ash Fork features several gift shops.
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Smalltown businesses
Daily life in Ash Fork revolves around Park Avenue, the community’s main, walkable thoroughfare. Locals eat breakfast and burgers at the Ranch House Café and sip cocktails and play arcade games at the colorfully-decorated Oasis Lounge. Residents can buy everyday goods at Family Dollar, while the Corral Market mini-mart at the Shell gas station has a deli section. The One 9 Fuel Stop, which is mostly a quick service stop for truckers and travelers, is also popular among locals for its pizza and breakfast sandwiches.
Local businesses in Ash Fork include thrift shops and souvenir boutiques.
What Knots is a second-hand store and food-bank in Ash Fork.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ash Fork
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ash Fork Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ash Fork, Williams sell after 216 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ash Fork, Williams over the last 12 months is $176,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
182
Median Age
58
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
13.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
36.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,750
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,768
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.9%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
% Population in Labor Force
40.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
16''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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