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AZ area data

Phoenix, AZ

Aggregated across 39 ZIP codes in Phoenix.

Population: 1,362,451 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Phoenix, AZ is $460,777 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $453,908 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,638/month. 424 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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$460,777

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$460,777
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$502,268
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
$453,908
Median list price
$483,673
Median price per sqft
$295
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
4,840
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
1,233

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,638/mo
1-year rent change
+1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,479/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,608/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,498/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,784/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
424
Elementary schools
241
Middle schools
47
High schools
106
Charter schools
147
School districts serving the area
Arizona Center for Youth Resources (4346), Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948), Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Schools include
City View High School, Vista College Preparatory - Hadley, Kenilworth Elementary School, Lowell Elementary School, Arizona School For The Arts

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
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A05
Flood risk level
High
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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Motorola, Inc. (52nd Street Plant) (0.8 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
74.9°F
Average high
85.4°F
Average low
64.5°F
Annual precipitation
13.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-14,923
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
146,377
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
100,419

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
68
Nearest national park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (37 mi)
National parks include
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tonto National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
903
Nearest airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
56
Hospitals include
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX, HONORHEALTH TEMPE MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
334
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
1,983
Housing built before 1970
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,063
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.5%

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

PhoenixState medianUS median
Median home value$460,777$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$453,908$379,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,638/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,063$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 Phoenix, AZ?
$460,777.
What is the median sale price in Phoenix, AZ?
$453,908.
How long do homes take to sell in Phoenix, AZ?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Phoenix, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,638/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Phoenix, AZ?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, drought.
Is Phoenix, AZ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A05; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Phoenix, AZ?
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 Phoenix, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Phoenix, AZ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Motorola, Inc. (52nd Street Plant), 0.8 mi.
How many schools serve Phoenix, AZ?
424 schools (241 elementary, 47 middle, 106 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Phoenix, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Phoenix, AZ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 72. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Phoenix, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Phoenix

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