Flake Street
In-town neighborhood with established residential blocks, central access, and proximity to the historic core.
About Snowflake
Snowflake
Snowflake is a small high-desert town in Arizona’s White Mountains region, with a more open, rural feel than the forested resort communities farther south. You get a lower entry point, a quieter town pattern, and access to regional recreation, but the real decision is whether the property, service setup, and daily rhythm fit the way you plan to live. Treat Snowflake as its own kind of White Mountains option: practical, space-oriented, and closely tied to Taylor and nearby regional hubs.
Population
6444
Median Home Price
$175000 USD
Rainfall
11.04 inches
Discover
Discover Snowflake
Snowflake’s everyday life is built around local errands, small-town businesses, parks, community events, and the Snowflake/Taylor pattern. You can handle many basics close to home, but you should still expect some regional trips for broader shopping, specialized services, or medical needs. Use this section to understand what is close by, what feels local, and where the town still depends on the wider White Mountains and Navajo County area.
Buyer Notes
- Taxes: Actual property taxes can vary by parcel, assessed value, exemptions, and taxing district, so you should verify taxes against the specific property.
- Zoning: Infrastructure is one of the most important checks in Snowflake because service can change by address and property type. Town-connected homes may have a very different setup than rural-edge lots, acreage, or buildable land, especially for utilities, water, sewer, septic, trash, road access, and internet. If you plan to work from home, keep animals, build, or buy outside the core, verify the service setup before treating the property as practical.
- Floodplain: Areas along Silver Creek in Snowflake lie in Zone AE, indicating a significant flood risk, while other areas are in Zone X, suggesting minimal flood dangers.
Seasonality
Snowflake gives you warmer high-desert summers with cooler nights and winters that can bring freezing overnight temperatures. That seasonal pattern matters for more than comfort: you need to think about heating, pipes, outbuildings, animals, landscaping, and whether the home will sit vacant during cold stretches. The weather is one reason people look here from hotter Arizona markets, but it still calls for practical property preparation.
Neighborhoods
Snowflake neighborhoods
Frontier Estates
Spacious west-side subdivision known for larger lots, newer homes, and proximity to the golf course, Snowflake Arizona Temple, bike park, and west-side recreation amenities.
Juniper Haven
A rural area northeast of town known for its juniper tree-spattered landscape, offering open space and a quiet setting.
Old Woodruff
Rural neighborhood on the northern outskirts of Snowflake with spacious parcels, open terrain, and panoramic 360-degree views of the surrounding White Mountains landscape.
Snowflake Heights
Quiet, rural neighborhood east of town with many single-story and mobile homes, valued for its open space and scenic views.
Temple Hill
Prominent neighborhood on the west side of town around the Snowflake Arizona Temple, situated on a bluff with scenic views and a nearby golf course.
Lifestyle
Snowflake Lifestyle
Life in Snowflake is more car-oriented, rural, and property-driven than a typical walkable town center experience. You may find some errands, dining, and community activity near the core, but your daily routine will depend heavily on where the home sits and how often you are comfortable driving. This can be a strong fit if you want quieter routines, more sky, and room to spread out, but less ideal if you expect dense amenities right outside the front door.
Dining
Aliberto's
Authentic Mexican restaurant in Taylor, about a mile from downtown Snowflake, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Menu includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, birria, and seafood, with vegetarian options and a kids menu. Spacious dining room with open seating.
Bread 'n' Basics
Local bakery and food-storage shop offering fresh baked goods, food-storage products, bulk spices, and catering/food-truck related services.
El Cupidos Express
Mexican quick-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pickup ordering on South Main Street.
McDonald's Snowflake
McDonald's on South Main Street in Snowflake, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with drive-through service.
Pizza Hut #33698
Pizza Hut location in Taylor, about a mile from Snowflake, offering dine-in, carryout, and delivery.
Rainbow Brew 7.2
Cafe serving specialty coffee drinks and light bites from a South Main Street Snowflake location.
The Perkatory
Locally owned coffee shop and bakery serving specialty drinks, cinnamon rolls, baked goods, and catering for local events.
Streets On Main
Locally owned, family-operated Main Street restaurant serving American comfort food in a small-town dining setting.
Snowflake Smokehouse Bar & Grill
Family-owned bar and grill serving barbecue, smashburgers, wings, flatbreads, salads, and catering from a family-friendly South Main Street location.
Trapper's Cafe
Long-standing American diner in Taylor, about a mile from Snowflake, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday. Known for comfort food — chicken fried steak, burgers, sandwiches, and an extensive rotating selection of homemade pies. Closed Sundays.
Shopping
Ed's IGA Supermarket
Local grocery stop in central Snowflake for everyday food staples, produce, and packaged groceries.
Family Dollar
Discount retail store for household basics, groceries, cleaning supplies, refrigerated foods, propane, ice, and everyday convenience items.
Snowflake ACE Hardware
Locally operated hardware and home-improvement store with paint, plumbing, lawn and garden, key cutting, propane, screen repair, equipment repair, and other household services.
Walmart - Taylor
Full-size Walmart Supercenter in Taylor, about a mile from Snowflake, stocking groceries, household goods, clothing, electronics, and more.
Arizona Embroidery and Quilting
Local quilting and embroidery shop offering custom embroidery on apparel and home goods plus machine quilting services.
Buckskins to Calico
Local specialty shop on Main Street in Snowflake carrying hobby items, arts and crafts supplies, candles, gifts, and jewelry, with on-site jewelry repair.
Clayton Homes of Snowflake
Manufactured and modular home retailer for land-and-home options in Snowflake and surrounding White Mountain communities.
Cottonwood Market
Snowflake retail shop on West Aspen Way; contact the business directly to confirm current merchandise and hours before visiting.
Freklz Skincare
Snowflake-based skincare brand offering gentle cleansers and products formulated for kids, tweens, and sensitive skin, with optional esthetician support available through their subscription program. Online or contact-based ordering; no confirmed public storefront.
Heaven on Earth Homemade Fudge & Delectables
Specialty confectionery and gift shop in Snowflake offering homemade fudge, candies, and specialty food items for local gifting and treats.
Heritage Antiques & Creamery
Local Main Street antique and collectibles shop identified in Snowflake/Taylor shopping coverage.
The Cozy Cottage
Local Snowflake shop listed in regional shopping coverage for gifts, antiques, and home goods.
The White Chair
Snowflake antique and creations shop listed in local shopping coverage.
White Mountain Wishes
Snowflake specialty retailer listed with the Chamber; verify current merchandise and storefront status before visiting, as detailed product information was not available at time of research.
Entertainment
Snowflake/Taylor Annual Events
Chamber-maintained annual events page covering recurring community events such as Independence Day activities, Snowflake Town Lighting, and seasonal markets.
Snowflake/Taylor Chamber Event Calendar
Community events calendar for Snowflake and Taylor activities, chamber events, and seasonal happenings.
Performing Arts Center at Northland Pioneer College
NPC Silver Creek Campus performing arts venue with a 300-seat main stage, drama lab, and music rehearsal rooms; hosts concerts, performances, meetings, and career events.
White Mountain Symphony Orchestra
Regional orchestra performing full orchestral works, chamber music, and concertos as well as occasional collaborations with choirs and dance troupes.
Healthcare
Summit Healthcare Family & Walk-In – Snowflake
Local family medicine and urgent care location in Snowflake; part of Summit Healthcare’s White Mountains network.
Summit Healthcare Family Medicine – Snowflake Medical Center
Family medicine clinic in Snowflake offering primary care from Summit Healthcare.
Summit Healthcare Snowflake Outpatient Center
Outpatient services location in Snowflake with services such as lab draws, imaging, EKGs, ultrasound, DEXA, CT, mammography, and related outpatient testing.
White Mountain Physical Therapy Snowflake Clinic
Physical therapy clinic location in Snowflake.
Parks
Snowflake Municipal Golf Course
Town-owned community golf course with 27 holes and year-round play; a major local recreation asset.
Snowflake Parks Department
Town department overseeing municipal parks and facilities, including community recreation facilities and the splash pad.
Snowflake Splash Pad
Seasonal town splash pad facility; town page notes typical season from late May through September, subject to repairs and operating changes.
Major Attractions
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Major regional outdoor recreation resource south of Snowflake with fishing, camping, hiking, and White Mountains access.
Petrified Forest National Park
National park day-trip destination east/northeast of Snowflake; Chamber mileage context places it about 53 miles from Snowflake/Taylor.
Snowflake Arizona Temple
Latter-day Saints temple on the west side of Snowflake; a prominent local landmark and religious destination.
Stinson Museum
Local history museum in Snowflake tied to the community’s pioneer and Silver Creek Valley heritage.
Infrastructure
Snowflake Infrastructure
Infrastructure is one of the most important checks in Snowflake because service can change by address and property type. Town-connected homes may have a very different setup than rural-edge lots, acreage, or buildable land, especially for utilities, water, sewer, septic, trash, road access, and internet. If you plan to work from home, keep animals, build, or buy outside the core, verify the service setup before treating the property as practical.
Airports
Show Low Regional Airport
Regional airport 20 miles south in Show Low for broader White Mountain air access.
Phone: 928-532-4190
Website →Taylor Municipal Airport (KTYL)
Nearby municipal airport about two miles south of Taylor with a lighted 7,200-foot asphalt runway, 100LL fuel, AWOS, and courtesy car availability.
Phone: (928) 536-7366
Website →Internet
Frontier Internet
Residential internet provider with a Snowflake availability page; plans and fiber availability vary by address.
Phone: 1-877-384-0724
Website →Sparklight Business
Business internet and phone provider marketing service for Snowflake; residential availability should be verified separately by address.
Phone: (833) 607-3009
Website →Utilities
Arizona Public Service (APS)
Electric utility commonly serving the Snowflake area; use address-level lookup for start, stop, move-service, and outage information.
Phone: (800) 253-9405
Website →Sierra Propane
Propane supplier with a Snowflake office contact listed for the local area; relevant for homes using propane heat, appliances, or tanks.
Phone: (928) 536-5366
Website →Town of Snowflake Public Works
Municipal department responsible for potable water, wastewater collection and treatment within town service areas, streets, and public buildings.
Phone: (928) 536-7103
Website →Town of Snowflake Utility Payments
Online utility payment resource for town water and sewer customers through Xpress Bill Pay; supports setup and monthly utility management.
Phone: (928) 536-7103
Website →Town of Snowflake Wastewater Division
Town sewer collection and wastewater service for new homes and businesses within town limits where service is available.
Phone: (928) 536-7103
Website →Town of Snowflake Water Division
Town water utility for properties within the municipal service area; water comes from groundwater wells drawing from the Coconino aquifer.
Phone: (928) 536-7103
Website →Trash
Larson Waste
Local trash collection provider serving the Snowflake and White Mountain Lake area for residential pickup, roll-off containers, and hauling needs.
Phone: (928) 536-3398
Website →Families
Snowflake Schools & Families
School and daily logistics in Snowflake are closely connected to exact address, campus configuration, and the Snowflake/Taylor area pattern. Before you make assumptions from the community name alone, confirm district boundaries, grade placement, commute patterns, and after-school routines for the property you are considering. The goal is not just finding a district name; it is understanding whether the address works for your actual weekday schedule.
Highland Primary School
Snowflake Unified District elementary campus serving early grades in Snowflake.
Website →Northland Pioneer College Silver Creek Campus
Local NPC campus in Snowflake offering general education, business, EMT-basic, pharmacy technician, and performing arts facilities.
Website →Snowflake High School
Snowflake Unified District high school campus serving the Snowflake area.
Website →Snowflake Intermediate School
Snowflake Unified District intermediate-grade campus serving Snowflake-area students.
Website →Snowflake Junior High School
Snowflake Unified District junior high campus serving middle-grade students in the Snowflake area.
Website →Snowflake Unified School District #5
Public school district serving Snowflake and Taylor students from preschool through high school.
Website →White Mountain Connection - Snowflake service
Regional public bus service operated by the City of Show Low with service connecting Show Low, Snowflake, Taylor, Holbrook, and Pinetop-Lakeside.
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