Skip to main content

AZ area data

Yuma, AZ

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Yuma.

Population: 95,034 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Yuma, AZ is $284,879 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $377,375 after a median 81 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,480/month. 44 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heatwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$284,879

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

81

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,879
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+101.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$286,233
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
$377,375
Median list price
$388,125
Median price per sqft
$343
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
81 days
Homes sold (recent period)
78
For-sale inventory
481
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
104
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
131

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,480/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
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
44
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
5
High schools
15
Charter schools
7
School districts serving the area
Yuma Private Industry Council Inc. (4509), The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355), Juniper Tree Academy (79064)
Schools include
Educational Opportunity Center, AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma, Amerischools Academy North, Desert View Academy, Harvest Preparatory Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, drought, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Yuma Marine Corps Air Station (5.2 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
75.0°F
Average high
90.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
3.5 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
150
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
519

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
496
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,178

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Morris Equipment Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL YUMA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
14
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)
+510 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
13.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,310
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,957
Average weekly wage
$944
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,183

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

How it compares

YumaState medianUS median
Median home value$284,879$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$377,375$379,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,480/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,310$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 Yuma, AZ?
$284,879.
What is the median sale price in Yuma, AZ?
$377,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Yuma, AZ?
Median days on market: 81 days.
What is typical rent in Yuma, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,480/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yuma, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, drought, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Yuma, AZ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AO; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Yuma, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Yuma, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yuma, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Yuma, AZ?
44 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 15 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Yuma, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yuma, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yuma, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Yuma

Selling a home in Yuma, AZ?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents