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Hereford, AZ

Hereford, AZ.

Population: 10,175 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hereford, AZ is $395,591 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $475,000 after a median 107.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,591

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,591
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$395,591
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
$475,000
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Palominas Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Very High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.7%
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
15.1 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
452
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,173

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Coronado National Memorial (5 mi)
National parks include
Coronado National Memorial, Tumacácori National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Evelyn Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+265 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
6.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,826
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,283
Average weekly wage
$977
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
421

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

How it compares

HerefordState medianUS median
Median home value$395,591$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$475,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,826$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 Hereford, AZ?
$395,591.
What is the median sale price in Hereford, AZ?
$475,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hereford, AZ?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hereford, AZ?
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 Hereford, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought.
Is Hereford, AZ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Hereford, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hereford, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hereford, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hereford, AZ?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hereford, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hereford, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hereford, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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