County housing intelligence
Arizona Housing Market by County
Arizona is not one housing market. Across 15 counties, the median county home value is $216,100 and the median county rent is $983/mo. The useful question is not whether Arizona is cheap. It is which county fits your income, tax tolerance, and buy-versus-rent plan.
County median home value
$216,100
Median of county medians, less distorted by the largest metros.
County median rent
$983/mo
Gross rent includes rent plus utilities where Census reports it.
Counties compared
15
Every county with available ACS housing data in this state.
Fast answers
Start with the housing question.
Market brief
The state-level housing signal
These benchmarks use the median county in the state, not one metro-weighted average. That makes the brief better for county comparison and rural-to-urban screening.
Purchase price
State county median vs national benchmark
Rent
State county median vs national benchmark
Owner cost
State county median vs national benchmark
Income base
State county median vs national benchmark
Tax rate
State county median vs national benchmark
The Arizona Pattern
These are the signals a statewide average hides. Start here before choosing counties to compare.
Price geography
Maricopa County, Coconino County, Yavapai County sit at the top of the purchase market, while Apache County, La Paz County, Greenlee County anchor the lower-cost end.
Rent reality
Maricopa County, Pinal County, Coconino County lead on rent, while Greenlee County, Apache County, La Paz County show where monthly lease costs are lowest.
Decision lens
Apache County, Greenlee County, La Paz County screen best for purchase affordability when home values are measured against local household income.
Best Counties by Housing Goal
Different households need different rankings. Price alone is not enough, so these groups compare rent, income, owner costs, and tax exposure.
Cheapest to buy
Lowest median home values. Useful for purchase-price screening.
- 1. Apache County
$68,500
- 2. La Paz County
$117,600
- 3. Greenlee County
$136,300
- 4. Navajo County
$186,100
- 5. Yuma County
$195,700
Best buy affordability
Lowest home-value-to-income ratios. Better than price alone.
- 1. Apache County
1.7x home-value-to-income
- 2. Greenlee County
1.8x home-value-to-income
- 3. La Paz County
2.4x home-value-to-income
- 4. Graham County
3.0x home-value-to-income
- 5. Yuma County
3.2x home-value-to-income
Cheapest to rent
Lowest median gross rent among counties with ACS rent data.
- 1. Greenlee County
$570/mo
- 2. Apache County
$647/mo
- 3. La Paz County
$735/mo
- 4. Santa Cruz County
$781/mo
- 5. Navajo County
$832/mo
Lowest rent burden
Where typical renters spend the smallest share of income on rent.
- 1. Greenlee County
9.0% rent burden
- 2. Apache County
16.0% rent burden
- 3. La Paz County
18.0% rent burden
- 4. Navajo County
22.0% rent burden
- 5. Graham County
23.0% rent burden
Lowest tax-rate signal
Lowest effective property-tax rates in the state data.
- 1. Greenlee County
0.36% effective tax rate
- 2. Yavapai County
0.44% effective tax rate
- 3. Maricopa County
0.47% effective tax rate
- 4. Mohave County
0.49% effective tax rate
- 5. Coconino County
0.49% effective tax rate
Owner-cost advantage
Counties where median owner costs are furthest below median rent.
- 1. Coconino County
$432/mo cheaper to own than rent
- 2. Apache County
$358/mo cheaper to own than rent
- 3. Navajo County
$327/mo cheaper to own than rent
- 4. La Paz County
$287/mo cheaper to own than rent
- 5. Yavapai County
$260/mo cheaper to own than rent
Income-backed value
Higher-income counties that still hold a reasonable value-to-income profile.
- 1. Greenlee County
$75,239 income, 1.8x value-to-income
- 2. Apache County
$40,338 income, 1.7x value-to-income
- 3. Graham County
$67,326 income, 3.0x value-to-income
- 4. La Paz County
$49,506 income, 2.4x value-to-income
- 5. Pinal County
$77,588 income, 4.0x value-to-income
Tradeoffs to Check
The best page is not the one that crowns a winner. It is the one that shows where a county can surprise you after the headline price looks attractive.
| Signal | County | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap price, weaker income base | Apache County $68,500 home value, $40,338 income | Low purchase prices can still feel tight when local wages are also low. |
| Affordable homes, higher tax rate | Apache County $68,500 home value, 0.84% tax rate | A low home price can be offset by the annual property-tax bill. |
| Renter pressure | Coconino County $1,406/mo rent, 31.00% rent burden | Monthly rent alone does not show whether renters can comfortably absorb the cost. |
| Expensive, but income-supported | Maricopa County $414,700 home value, $85,518 income | Some high-price counties also have stronger incomes, so affordability depends on both sides of the equation. |
Lowest home values
Best value-to-income
Compare Every Arizona County
Sorted by home-value-to-income ratio so the first rows are not just cheap counties, but counties where purchase prices look smaller relative to local income.
| County | Home Value | Rent | Income | Value/Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County | $68,500 | $647/mo | $40,338 | 1.7x | 0.84% |
| Greenlee County | $136,300 | $570/mo | $75,239 | 1.8x | 0.36% |
| La Paz County | $117,600 | $735/mo | $49,506 | 2.4x | 0.71% |
| Graham County | $202,700 | $890/mo | $67,326 | 3.0x | 0.54% |
| Yuma County | $195,700 | $983/mo | $60,417 | 3.2x | 0.65% |
| Cochise County | $207,400 | $939/mo | $58,970 | 3.5x | 0.64% |
| Navajo County | $186,100 | $832/mo | $52,752 | 3.5x | 0.61% |
| Pinal County | $312,100 | $1,417/mo | $77,588 | 4.0x | 0.52% |
| Santa Cruz County | $216,100 | $781/mo | $53,614 | 4.0x | 0.64% |
| Gila County | $247,000 | $1,001/mo | $59,089 | 4.2x | 0.54% |
| Pima County | $286,900 | $1,154/mo | $67,929 | 4.2x | 0.78% |
| Mohave County | $253,200 | $1,047/mo | $55,799 | 4.5x | 0.49% |
| Maricopa County | $414,700 | $1,587/mo | $85,518 | 4.8x | 0.47% |
| Coconino County | $413,200 | $1,406/mo | $69,748 | 5.9x | 0.49% |
| Yavapai County | $392,900 | $1,258/mo | $66,106 | 5.9x | 0.44% |
Questions This Page Answers
Each answer is generated from the current county dataset, so it changes when the underlying ACS data changes.
What is the typical home value in Arizona by county?
What is the typical rent in Arizona by county?
Which Arizona counties are most affordable to buy in?
Why do cheap counties still need a closer look?
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.