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New river stage, AZ — ZIP 85027

Population: 39,487 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85027 (New river stage, AZ) is $380,631 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,454/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with hail, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$380,631

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$380,631
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+11.4%
10-year appreciation
+97.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$427,456
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$240,000
Median list price
$192,500
Median price per sqft
$258
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
113
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,454/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,810/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy Inc. (4306), West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923), Choice Academies Inc. (90138)
Schools include
Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, West-MEC - Barry Goldwater High School, Northeast Campus, Adams Traditional Academy, Legacy Traditional School - Deer Valley

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Motorola, Inc. (52nd Street Plant) (16.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
72
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
256
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
298
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
114,790
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
91,226

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tonto National Monument (56 mi)
National parks include
Tonto National Monument, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HONORHEALTH DEER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, QUAIL RUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
135
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,982 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
3.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,296
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,020,817
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
21,487

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85027State medianUS median
Median home value$380,631$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,454/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,296$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 85027?
$380,631.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85027?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85027?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85027?
Typical rent: $1,454/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85027?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85027?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85027?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85027?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85027?
12 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85027 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85027?
Moderate. Median AQI: 72. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85027?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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