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Amado, AZ

Amado, AZ.

Population: 1,249 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Amado, AZ is $266,963 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,000 after a median 90.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with heatwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,963

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

90.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$266,963
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$276,033
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
$269,000
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
-32.2%
Median days on market
90.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-0.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,410/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Santa Cruz Valley Opportunities in Education Inc. (79066), Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
Schools include
Montessori De Santa Cruz - St. Ann's Hall, Sopori Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High · inlandFlooding: Very High · lightning: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
14.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
123
Days with Moderate air quality
235
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tumacácori National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Tumacácori National Historical Park, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Arivaca Hay Field Glider Landing Site (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
TUCSON MEDICAL CENTER, PALO VERDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EL DORADO SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+2,137 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
8.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,040
Households with broadband internet
29.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
315,520
Average weekly wage
$1,105
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,227

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

How it compares

AmadoState medianUS median
Median home value$266,963$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$269,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market91 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,040$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 Amado, AZ?
$266,963.
What is the median sale price in Amado, AZ?
$269,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Amado, AZ?
Median days on market: 90.5 days.
What is typical rent in Amado, AZ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,570/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Amado, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Amado, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Amado, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Amado, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Amado, AZ?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Amado, AZ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Amado, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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