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Nogales, AZ

Nogales, AZ.

Population: 21,593 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nogales, AZ is $222,454 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,500 after a median 39 days on market. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with heatwave, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,454

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,454
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+96.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$223,100
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
$217,500
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
-14.7%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-0.3%
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
18
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
Mexicayotl Academy Inc. (4463), Pinnacle Education-Kino Inc. (81009), Pima County JTED (89380)
Schools include
Mexicayotl Charter School, Pinnacle Charter High School, PCJTED- Pierson High School, PCJTED- Nogales High School, EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, wildfire, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.7%
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
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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Highest AQI recorded (year)
145

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,059
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,355

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tumacácori National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Tumacácori National Historical Park, Coronado National Memorial, Saguaro National Park
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
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)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
28.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$963
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
57.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,123
Average weekly wage
$924
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
336

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

How it compares

NogalesState medianUS median
Median home value$222,454$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$217,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$963$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 Nogales, AZ?
$222,454.
What is the median sale price in Nogales, AZ?
$217,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Nogales, AZ?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Nogales, 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 Nogales, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, wildfire, inlandFlooding.
Is Nogales, AZ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Nogales, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nogales, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nogales, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nogales, AZ?
18 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nogales, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Nogales, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Nogales, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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