Another notable thing is that Overgaard is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Overgaard’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Overgaard is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Overgaard’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Overgaard has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Overgaard a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
Being a small town, Overgaard does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
In terms of college education, Overgaard is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.64% of adults 25 and older in Overgaard have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Overgaard in 2022 was $31,268, which is middle income relative to Arizona, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $125,072 for a family of four. However, Overgaard contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Overgaard home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Overgaard residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Overgaard include English, German, Irish, French, and European.
The most common language spoken in Overgaard is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Native American languages.
