Arizona Average Home Price by City (2026)

The average home price in Arizona (AZ) is about $385,000 — the 2026 median, at ~$248/sq ft — 33% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$385,000
Arizona median value
$248
Median price / sq ft
~1,550
sq ft a median budget buys
+33%
vs U.S. median
Phoenix — $415,000PhoenixTucson — $321,000TucsonMesa — $400,000Scottsdale — $882,500Glendale — $397,500Gilbert — $545,500Chandler — $520,500Chandler

Shaded by price · click a city to explore. Colour = median home value.

Considering a move to Arizona?

Housing in Arizona is 33% more expensive than the national average, with a typical home around $385,000 and a local rate near $248 per square foot. Among the 17 Arizona cities we track, Scottsdale is the most expensive (median $882,500) and Yuma is the most affordable (median $301,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

Browse Arizona cities

Scottsdale$882,500Flagstaff$658,000Prescott$573,000Gilbert$545,500Chandler$520,500Lake Havasu City$487,000Tempe$457,000Peoria$447,000San Tan Valley$428,000Surprise$419,000Phoenix$415,000Mesa$400,000Glendale$397,500Marana$381,000Casa Grande$338,000Tucson$321,000Yuma$301,000

Arizona home prices by county

11 Arizona counties with enough data for their own page, priciest first:

Coconino County$543,000Maricopa County$447,000Yavapai County$430,000Navajo County$396,000Gila County$356,000Apache County$355,000Pinal County$338,000Mohave County$337,000Pima County$333,500Yuma County$260,000Cochise County$232,000

See the cheapest (and most expensive) places to live in Arizona.

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Home value appreciation in Arizona

Home prices in Arizona have risen about 119% over the last 10 years (≈8.1% a year) and +92.7% over 20 years, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. The most recent year came in at +0.9% — roughly flat. A home worth $385,000 today was worth roughly $176,040 ten years ago.

+0.9%
1-year change
+54.9%
5-year change
+118.7%
10-year change
+92.7%
20-year change

See where that trend takes a specific home with the home appreciation calculator — nationally the median state is +85.6% over 10 years. Past appreciation is a track record, not a forecast; local prices can fall.

Calculators for Arizona

Run the numbers for Arizona with the local rates already filled in — change any input to test your own situation.

Property taxannual tax at local effective ratesAffordability by salarythe price your income supports hereMonthly paymentPITI on a home at this priceRent affordabilityyour max rent vs the local medianUtility costselectric, gas, water and internet per monthHome insurancetypical premium for this stateCost to buildnew-construction cost per sq ft here

Salary needed to buy a home in Arizona

To buy the typical $385,000 home in Arizona with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $105,000 a year (about $2,440 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $124,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down paymentCash downMonthly paymentIncome needed
5% (+PMI)$19,300$3,040/mo$130,000/yr
10% (+PMI)$38,500$2,900/mo$124,000/yr
20%$77,000$2,440/mo$105,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in Arizona

At about $248 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in Arizona:

BudgetApprox. sizeWhat that looks like locally
$200k810 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k1010 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k1210 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k1610 sq ftaround the typical home here
$500k2020 sq ftaround the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens filtered to Arizona so you can compare your current home against every Arizona city we track.

Arizona home prices: frequently asked

What salary do you need to buy a house in Arizona? +
For the typical $385,000 home in Arizona, a household income of about $105,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $124,000; with 5% down about $130,000.
What is the average home price in Arizona? +
The average home price in Arizona is about $385,000 as of 2026, at roughly $248 per square foot — 33% more expensive than the U.S. median of $289,000. That figure is the statewide median across the ZIP codes we track, which is what most price reports mean by the average.
What is the median home price in Arizona (AZ)? +
About $385,000 in 2026. The median is the mid-point home — half of homes cost more, half less — and it is the better yardstick than a true mean, which a handful of luxury sales can drag upward. At $248/sq ft, a median budget in Arizona buys roughly 1,550 sq ft of home.
Where is Arizona most and least expensive? +
Among the 17 Arizona cities tracked here, Scottsdale is the priciest (median $882,500) and Yuma is the most affordable (median $301,000). ZIP-level prices within one city vary further, so check the city page for your area.
Are home values in Arizona going up? +
Over the last 10 years home prices in Arizona changed about +118.7% (≈8.1% a year), and +0.9% in the latest year, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. Over 20 years: +92.7%. Past gains are not a guarantee of future ones.