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Willcox, AZ

Willcox, AZ.

Population: 8,476 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Willcox, AZ is $200,492 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,500 after a median 69 days on market. 6 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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$200,492

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,492
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
-6.6%
5-year appreciation
+1.4%
10-year appreciation
+52.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$220,313
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
$199,500
Median list price
$252,400
Median price per sqft
$113
1-year sale-price change
-20.8%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Cochise Technology District (79403), Bonita Elementary District (4224), Willcox Unified District (4170)
Schools include
CTD - Willcox High School, CTD - Cochise Technology School, Bonita Elementary School, Willcox Elementary School, Willcox High 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
AO
Flood risk level
High
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.1 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
759
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
849

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Fort Bowie National Historic Site (24 mi)
National parks include
Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Chiricahua National Monument, Saguaro National Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Norton Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC.
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)
+265 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,136
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
53.2%

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

WillcoxState medianUS median
Median home value$200,492$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$199,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,136$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 Willcox, AZ?
$200,492.
What is the median sale price in Willcox, AZ?
$199,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Willcox, AZ?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Willcox, 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 Willcox, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought.
Is Willcox, AZ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in Willcox, 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 Willcox, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Willcox, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Willcox, AZ?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Willcox, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Willcox, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Willcox, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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