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Somerton, AZ — ZIP 85350

Population: 19,011 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 85350 (Somerton, AZ) is $271,233 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,900 after a median 57 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heatwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,233

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,233
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+120.2%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$272,283
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
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$140
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,315/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431), Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Schools include
PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center, Somerton Middle School, Orange Grove Elementary School, Desert Sonora Elementary School, Tierra Del Sol Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, drought, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Yuma Marine Corps Air Station (8.9 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
75.0°F
Average high
90.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
3.4 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
519

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,888
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,492

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Tri-Rotor Ag Services Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL YUMA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+510 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
11.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,345
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,957
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,183

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

How it compares

ZIP 85350State medianUS median
Median home value$271,233$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$264,900$379,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,345$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 85350?
$271,233.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85350?
$264,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85350?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85350?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,543/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85350?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, drought, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 85350 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85350?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85350?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85350?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85350?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 85350 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85350?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85350?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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