Safford Arizona Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
Safford Arizona Real Estate continues to perform as a stable, employment-anchored small-city market in May 2026, with the median sale price holding near $329,000 and pricing pressure coming from Freeport-McMoRan copper mine workforce demand, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center hiring, and limited new construction inventory. This is not a metro-style speculation market. It is a live-here, work-here, stay-here market where buyers are typically relocating for a real job, not a flip thesis… and that distinction is exactly why Safford keeps trading with discipline while metro Phoenix and Tucson go through cycle whiplash. Mt. Graham views, affordability under $400,000, and one of the most recognizable Eastern Arizona school districts make this a market where a dedicated full-time agent is the difference between closing on a Copper Canyon or Desert Hills Ranchettes home… and watching it go to someone else.
May 2026 Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price $329,000 ▲ +14.5% YoY |
Average Sale Price $345,500 ▲ +9.8% YoY |
Price / Sq Ft $205 ▲ +4.4% YoY |
Homes Sold (Mo) 14 ▲ vs. 11 last year |
Active Listings 48 ▲ Up from 42 (3mo) |
Days on Market 72 days → Slower than metro |
Sale-to-List 97-98% → Stable |
Months of Supply 3.4 mo → Balanced |
Prices & Volume… May 2026
The May 2026 median sale price in Safford settled near $329,000, up roughly 14.5% from the same window a year ago when Graham County recorded a median closer to $287,000. Annual appreciation has been compressing as inventory builds back: active listings sit around 48 homes versus the low 40s three months ago, and price-per-square-foot has slowed to about $205 (up roughly 4.4% YoY), well off the double-digit jumps Safford Arizona Real Estate posted in 2023 and early 2024. Buyers in the $275,000 to $375,000 band have real leverage right now… homes priced above $400,000 are sitting noticeably longer.
Volume is the cleaner story than price. Closed sales recorded in the May window came in around 14 homes versus 11 a year ago, and sale-to-list is holding 97-98%, which tells you Safford sellers are mostly pricing realistically and buyers are mostly transacting without aggressive concessions. Days on market near 72 reflects a smaller buyer pool than metro Arizona, not weakness… in a single-zip rural market, 60 to 90 day DOM is normal even for clean, correctly priced inventory. Months of supply at 3.4 puts Safford in balanced territory leaning slightly buyer-favorable on the higher end of the price range.
By Zip Code
Safford operates under a single zip code, 85546, which also covers a substantial unincorporated Graham County footprint reaching out to Solomon, Lebanon, and the Mt. Graham foothills. That means the 85546 median you see across syndicated data sources actually blends true in-city Safford homes with rural acreage parcels outside city limits… and the gap between those two segments is real. Inside city limits, the median tracks closer to $295,000 to $315,000. Foothill acreage in Desert Hills Ranchettes and along Branding Iron Lane can clear $450,000 to $625,000 when paired with workshops, guest casitas, or 2+ acres.
- 85546 (City of Safford + Solomon area): Median sale price $329,000… up roughly 14.5% YoY. Single-zip city, but in-city pricing runs $295K to $360K; rural foothill parcels in Desert Hills Ranchettes and Branding Iron Lane push the top of the range past $500K when acreage and outbuildings are involved.
Safford Neighborhoods & Subdivisions
Safford’s housing inventory breaks into four clear segments: in-town established neighborhoods built in the 1970s and 1980s; the Copper Canyon new-build subdivision on the east side; rural ranchette subdivisions south and west of town offering 1 to 3 acres with Mt. Graham views; and downtown historic stock close to Main Street and the Safford City-Graham County Library. Every subdivision below was address-verified inside Safford, AZ 85546 against current listings before publication.
Copper Canyon
Safford’s only true new-home subdivision, built by Providence Homes on the city’s east side near 1581 E. Copper Canyon Drive. Open floor plans, post-tensioned slabs, energy-efficient construction, and a central community park. Active resale inventory exists alongside builder activity, with 2008-2015 vintage homes turning over at $285K to $345K.
Desert Hills Ranchettes
Rural acreage subdivision south of Safford off W. Lebanon Road and S. 14th Avenue, with 1 to 3 acre lots, Mt. Graham views, and frequent workshop or guest casita configurations. No HOA. Popular with Freeport-McMoRan workforce, retirees, and buyers wanting horse property inside the school district.
Downtown Safford / Main Street
Historic core around Main Street, the Safford City-Graham County Library, and downtown shops. 1900-1940 vintage bungalows, Mediterranean Revival, and craftsman-style homes. Walkable to SalsaFest, Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza events, and city government services. Lowest entry point in the market.
West Safford / Golf Course Road
Established west-side neighborhoods near Mt. Graham Golf Course and Branding Iron Steakhouse on W. Golf Course Road. 1970s-1990s ranch and Mediterranean Revival builds. Sought after for proximity to the golf course, mountain views, and easy access to US-191 south toward Mt. Graham.
Discovery Park / South 8th Avenue
Newer corridor on the south end of Safford near the Eastern Arizona College Discovery Park campus and the Gov. Aker Observatory. Includes the 8th Avenue and Discovery area now being positioned for additional development with a future 15-acre city park. Strong school district pull.
Branding Iron Lane / North Safford
Upscale rural acreage off Safford-Bryce Road, 1.5 miles north of the Gila River, on a bluff with elevated Mt. Graham and Pinaleño Mountain views. Zoned for site-built homes on 1-acre minimum lots with 2,400 sq ft minimum. Top of the Safford luxury tier. Custom builds, horse property, no HOA.
South 20th Avenue / Hospital Corridor
Established south Safford neighborhoods clustered around Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center at 1600 S. 20th Avenue. Popular with hospital staff, EAC faculty commuting to Thatcher, and physicians. Mix of 1970s ranch builds and renovated mid-century homes. Short commute to both the medical center and downtown.
Lebanon Road Corridor
Transition zone south of city limits along W. Lebanon Road heading toward Roper Lake State Park. Mix of in-city 1990s-2000s builds and acreage parcels just outside Safford boundaries. Buyers should verify whether a specific address sits inside city limits or in unincorporated Graham County before assuming Safford PD coverage.
All addresses verified inside Safford, AZ 85546 against current listing records. Other named pockets buyers should know about include Thunderbird Mobile Estates (manufactured housing community on the south side) and unincorporated rural parcels along S. Branding Iron Road south of Roadrunner Street. Verify city-limits status before assuming Safford property tax rates and PD coverage apply.
Safford’s Neighboring Cities & Surrounding Markets
Safford sits within Graham County… the largest city and county seat in southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley. Safford anchors the Eastern Arizona site menu region and serves as the medical, retail, and government center for a regional population near 65,000 across Graham and Greenlee Counties. Nearby communities offer different price points, lot sizes, and lifestyle priorities… here is how Safford compares to its neighbors.
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Graham County is a rural Eastern Arizona county anchored by Safford and Thatcher in the Gila Valley, with Mt. Graham, Roper Lake State Park, the Coronado National Forest, and the Mt. Graham International Observatory in the surrounding area. The county economy is driven by Freeport-McMoRan copper mining, agriculture, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center, Eastern Arizona College, and county government. Explore all of Graham County real estate to see how Safford compares to Thatcher, Pima, Fort Thomas, and the unincorporated rural areas.
▶Graham County Real Estate Guide◀Schools & School Districts
Schools are one of the strongest pulls in the Safford real estate decision, particularly for buyers relocating from out of state for mining or hospital jobs. Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades released April 15, 2026 (the most current state-issued data available), Safford Unified District earned a B grade at the district LEA level, with six rated schools in the district. This is the only K-12 unified district physically located inside Safford city limits. Charter and adjacent-district options include Discovery Plus Academy (A grade) and Triumphant Learning Center (C grade), both located in Graham County.
Safford Unified District… B-Rated District
Safford Unified District serves the entire city of Safford with six rated schools and a district-level LEA grade of B per ADE FY25 data. Within the district, Ruth Powell Elementary School posted the highest individual score at 86.14 points and earned an A letter grade, the only A-rated school inside Safford Unified. Safford Middle School (B, 77.13) and Lafe Nelson School (B, 72.57) round out the strong-performing tier, while Dorothy Stinson School (B, 67.66) sits in the middle of the district range. Buyers should always verify exact attendance zones with the district before assuming a specific home feeds a specific elementary.
Safford Unified District (High School)… B-Rated District
Safford High School is the sole comprehensive public high school inside Safford city limits and operates under the same Safford Unified District LEA. Per ADE FY25 data, Safford High School earned a B letter grade with 64.63 total points and a perfect 10.00 graduation rate score, indicating strong on-time graduation outcomes. Families looking for A-rated high school options in Graham County typically look across the city line to Thatcher High School (A, 78.63, in adjacent Thatcher) or Pima High School (A, 77.56, in nearby Pima)… but those addresses fall outside Safford.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Ruth Powell Elementary earned an A letter grade with 86.14 total points earned, making it the highest-performing school inside Safford Unified District. Strong proficiency and growth scores anchor the rating. This is the school families specifically target when relocating to Safford for academics.
ADE FY25 GRADE: A 86.14 PTS EARNED TOP SAFFORD K-8Safford Middle School
Per ADE FY25 data, Safford Middle School earned a B letter grade with 77.13 total points earned. Second-highest performer inside Safford Unified District and the primary middle school serving Safford families before they feed into Safford High School.
ADE FY25: B 77.13 PTS PRIMARY MSLafe Nelson School
Per ADE FY25 data, Lafe Nelson School earned a B letter grade with 72.57 total points earned. A solid mid-tier option inside Safford Unified that serves families on the central and west sides of the city. Verify exact attendance boundaries with the district office before purchase.
ADE FY25: B 72.57 PTS CENTRAL ZONESafford High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Safford High School earned a B letter grade with 64.63 total points earned and a perfect 10.00 graduation rate score. The only comprehensive public high school inside Safford city limits. Strong CTE programs through the Gila Valley Institute for Technology partnership.
ADE FY25: B 64.63 PTS 10.0 GRAD RATESchool attendance boundaries in Safford Unified District can be adjusted between academic years. Before writing an offer on a specific Safford home tied to a specific school, confirm current boundary assignments directly with the Safford Unified District office. We do this verification step on every Safford buyer transaction we represent.
Source note: All letter grades on this page reflect the official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F release (April 15, 2026), the most current state-issued data available. Third-party aggregators (Niche, GreatSchools, SchoolGrade) are secondary references only and do not override official ADE grades.
Safety & Crime in Safford
Safford safety presents a mixed picture buyers need to understand honestly before purchasing. Per CrimeGrade data, Safford ranks in the 48th percentile for overall safety nationally, with violent crime running roughly in line with the Arizona state average and property crime running slightly above. Inside the city, the southeast quadrant consistently grades safer than the northeast. For a small agricultural and mining town of about 10,000 residents, these are typical rural-Arizona patterns… elevated property crime in commercial corridors and along US-191, low violent crime outside isolated incidents.
Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in Safford
Safford is policed by the Safford Police Department, an incorporated municipal agency headquartered at 523 S. 10th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546. The department maintains roughly 17 to 25 sworn officers (about 2.6 per 1,000 residents) and operates from a station completed in February 2021. The Graham County Sheriff’s Office holds primary jurisdiction over unincorporated Graham County immediately outside Safford city limits, which matters for buyers considering homes along W. Lebanon Road, S. Branding Iron Road, or rural parcels that mail as Safford but sit outside the incorporated boundary. The Arizona Department of Public Safety covers highway patrol enforcement on US-70, US-191, and other state routes through the Gila Valley. Verify the incorporation status of any specific address before assuming Safford PD response coverage applies.
Safford Safety Snapshot
CrimeGrade.org composite data, 2025 baseline, Safford city boundaries
Sub-city patterns matter when picking a Safford neighborhood. CrimeGrade’s data shows the highest concentration of property crime in the central commercial corridor (about 67 incidents per year) versus the south end of the city (about 18 per year). The southeast quadrant scores safest for property crime, with chances of victimization as low as 1 in 110, while northeast neighborhoods near commercial frontage see higher rates closer to 1 in 17. Cost of crime per resident ($515 annually) runs slightly above both the national average and the Arizona average, almost entirely driven by property crime rather than violent crime. Weather-related incidents (severe thunderstorms, monsoon flooding, dust advisories) and wildfire exposure near the Mt. Graham foothills are also legitimate Safford safety considerations alongside crime data.
Major Employers & Commute
Safford’s employment base is anchored by mining, healthcare, education, and government. Unlike metro Arizona where commuters chase a different employer every two years, the Gila Valley workforce tends to stay put for decades… Freeport-McMoRan tenure averages can stretch 15 to 25 years, and Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center has been operating since 1973. That stability is why Safford real estate transacts on long-hold owner-occupant logic, not speculative flip math.
Top employers within commuting distance
Freeport-McMoRan is the dominant private employer in Graham and Greenlee Counties, operating both the Safford open-pit copper mine east of town and the larger Morenci complex up US-191. Mine workforce demand is the single biggest housing driver in Safford Arizona Real Estate… when copper prices firm up and Freeport-McMoRan hires, rental vacancy in Safford falls and median list prices firm. Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare employer in the two-county region with continuous RN, allied health, and clinical hiring. Eastern Arizona College in adjacent Thatcher adds faculty, staff, and administrative jobs that often translate into Safford home purchases because the EAC campus sits just 7 minutes west.
New Construction… Copper Canyon by Providence Homes
Organized new construction in Safford is limited to one community: Copper Canyon, built by Providence Homes since 1988 on the east side of the city. There is no national-builder presence (no Lennar, no DR Horton, no Taylor Morrison) inside Safford city limits in May 2026. The remainder of newer Safford inventory comes through custom builds on rural acreage in Desert Hills Ranchettes or along Branding Iron Lane, where owners contract directly with regional builders like Daddy’s Construction or Owens Properties for site-built homes on 1+ acre lots.
- Copper Canyon by Providence Homes (Active… late-phase, sell-out watch): 1581 E. Copper Canyon Drive, Safford, AZ 85546 ✅. Sales office operates Monday-Saturday 10am to 6pm with sales consultant Tim Swan. Providence Homes has been building in Arizona since 1988. The community features post-tension super slabs (10 inch thick), ceramic tile or vinyl plank flooring, premium decorative lighting, and a central community park. Pricing typically $315K to $425K depending on plan, lot premium, and elevation. Third-party new-home directories list the community as approaching sold out… call the sales office to confirm current available lots and inventory before driving out.
Important disclosure: Buyers visiting the Copper Canyon sales office should remember three things. First, the builder sales consultant represents the builder, not you. They are a good resource for plans and pricing but they are not your fiduciary. Second, Providence Homes incentives, lot premiums, and upgrade pricing change without notice… verify everything in writing. Third, Safford does not currently have community facility district (CFD) tax overlays the way master-planned metro Phoenix communities do, but standard Graham County property tax rates apply. Always have a dedicated full-time agent represent you at the model home, at no cost to you, because the builder pays buyer-agent commission on most new-build closings.
Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home.
What Safford Residents Say
Safford resident feedback consistently centers on four themes: real community ties (not metro anonymity), outdoor access to Mt. Graham and Roper Lake within minutes, affordability that allows a single mine or hospital income to support homeownership, and Gila Valley cultural heritage events like SalsaFest and the Balloon Extravaganza. Anonymized themes below are drawn from publicly published community reviews.
We relocated from Phoenix for a Mt. Graham Regional position and it took our family three weeks to know this was permanent. The pace is different. People wave from porches. Our kids walk to school and we are not afraid. The downtown SalsaFest weekend is something my Tucson cousins fly in for now.
I work the Safford mine and bought a home in Desert Hills Ranchettes for what would have been a small condo in metro Phoenix. Two acres, a shop, and Mt. Graham views every morning. The mine commute is 25 minutes and I have not regretted leaving the Valley once.
Eastern Arizona College kept me here after I graduated. I bought a starter home off Discovery Park, got married, and now we are looking at Copper Canyon for our next move. It is a small town but it has everything we need. Mt. Graham hiking is fifteen minutes from my door.
The schools were the entire reason we picked Safford over Thatcher. Ruth Powell Elementary is the real deal and our daughter is thriving. Safford Middle and High are solid too. The graduation rate at Safford High is a perfect ten according to the state report card, and that mattered to us.
Why Safford Arizona Real Estate Matters in 2026
Safford Arizona Real Estate matters in 2026 because it is one of the few Arizona small-city markets where housing is still anchored by long-tenure employment, not speculation. While metro Phoenix and metro Tucson go through inventory whiplash and price swings tied to interest-rate cycles, Safford moves on copper demand, hospital hiring, and community college enrollment. That makes it a structurally different real estate proposition… slower, more predictable, and far less exposed to the cyclical downside that flipped Maricopa County investors are now feeling.
Key drivers supporting Safford Arizona Real Estate include:
- Freeport-McMoRan workforce demand… the Safford and Morenci copper mines are the largest private employers in southeastern Arizona, and mining tenure tends to last decades, not quarters. When copper prices firm, Safford housing absorption follows within months.
- Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center… the only full-service hospital in Graham and Greenlee Counties, continuously hiring RNs, allied health professionals, and physicians. Healthcare jobs do not relocate when interest rates move.
- Eastern Arizona College… community college 7 minutes west in Thatcher with faculty, staff, and student housing demand spilling directly into Safford. EAC nursing and trade programs feed into the local job market.
- Affordability that still functions… median sale prices near $329K mean a single Freeport-McMoRan or Mt. Graham Regional salary can support homeownership without dual-income stretching, which is no longer true in most of metro Arizona.
- Mt. Graham lifestyle access… the 10,720-foot Pinaleño Mountain range is 30 to 45 minutes from any Safford front door, with camping, hiking, fishing, and the Mt. Graham International Observatory all accessible year-round.
- Single-zip simplicity… 85546 covers the entire city plus a defined unincorporated edge. No fragmented zip-code wars between districts, no confusion about which schools or PD applies once incorporation status is verified.
- Gila Valley cultural anchor… SalsaFest, Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza, the Salsa Trail of Mexican restaurants, and Roper Lake State Park hot springs all create a real community identity that buyers feel within a single visit.
- No metro spillover yet… Safford is 130 miles from Tucson and 165 from Phoenix, which keeps it insulated from the speculative capital flows that distort metro pricing. That insulation is an asset for owner-occupants.
- New construction scarcity… Copper Canyon by Providence Homes is the only organized new-build community inside city limits. Limited new supply protects existing homeowner equity from oversupply pricing pressure.
- County seat economic moat… Safford houses Graham County government, the courthouse, county administrative offices, and regional state agency presence. Government employment does not disappear in downturns.
If you are looking at Safford because you want a quick flip… wrong market. If you are looking at Safford because you want predictable owner-occupant value tied to real industries, real schools, real community, and a real mountain in your backyard… this is exactly the kind of strategic long-term demand market a dedicated full-time agent can help you enter with confidence.
May 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: The $275K to $375K band is where leverage actually exists right now. Homes priced over $400K are sitting longer and sellers will negotiate. Verify school attendance zone and verify city-limits status before assuming Safford PD and city tax rates apply.
- Sellers: Price realistically against the May $329K median. Sale-to-list at 97-98% says correctly priced homes move within 60 to 90 days. Overpricing in a single-zip rural market kills offers because the buyer pool is smaller and comp data is transparent.
- New Construction Buyers: Copper Canyon by Providence Homes is late-phase. Call the sales office (928-428-2198) to confirm current available lots and bring a dedicated buyer agent to your first model visit at no cost to you.
- Mine + Hospital Workforce: Pricing under $400K with proximity to either Mt. Graham Regional or US-191 east toward the Safford Mine offers the strongest tenure-to-equity math. Long mine tenures translate to long Safford holds.
- Acreage Buyers: Desert Hills Ranchettes and Branding Iron Lane offer 1 to 3 acre lots inside the Safford school district. Confirm incorporation status of any acreage parcel before purchase because some lots mail as Safford but fall in unincorporated Graham County jurisdiction.
- School-Driven Families: Ruth Powell Elementary (ADE A) is the in-Safford academic anchor. For A-rated high school options, compare Safford High (B) inside city limits versus Thatcher High or Pima High outside Safford.
Frequently Asked Questions
The median sale price in Safford for May 2026 sits near $329,000, up roughly 14.5% from the same window in 2025. Sale-to-list is holding at 97-98%, days on market average about 72 days, and inventory is around 48 active listings under a balanced market type leaning slightly buyer-favorable on the higher end.
Safford sits in the 48th percentile nationally for overall safety per CrimeGrade. Violent crime tracks in line with the Arizona average; property crime runs slightly above national norms, concentrated in central commercial corridors rather than residential areas. Southeast Safford grades safest. The Safford Police Department (523 S. 10th Avenue) is the primary law enforcement agency inside city limits, with Graham County Sheriff covering unincorporated areas and AZ DPS covering US-191 and US-70.
Safford schools fall under Safford Unified District (LEA grade B per ADE FY25). The highest-rated school is Ruth Powell Elementary (A, 86.14 points). Safford Middle (B, 77.13) and Lafe Nelson School (B, 72.57) are also strong. Safford High School earned a B grade with 64.63 points and a perfect 10.00 graduation rate. Discovery Plus Academy (A) is a Graham County charter option.
Safford operates under a single zip code, 85546. This zip also covers a significant unincorporated Graham County footprint reaching toward Solomon and the Mt. Graham foothills, so a 85546 mailing address does not automatically mean the property is inside Safford city limits. Always verify incorporation status before assuming Safford property tax rates, school zoning, and PD coverage apply.
Yes, but limited. Copper Canyon by Providence Homes at 1581 E. Copper Canyon Drive is the only organized new-construction community inside Safford city limits, currently in late-phase build-out. Pricing runs roughly $315K to $425K. There is no national-builder presence (no Lennar, DR Horton, Taylor Morrison). Custom builds happen on acreage in Desert Hills Ranchettes and Branding Iron Lane.
The largest employers in the Safford area are Freeport-McMoRan (operating both the Safford Mine east of town and the larger Morenci complex), Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (1600 S. 20th Avenue), Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Safford Unified School District, Graham County government, and the City of Safford. The Arizona State Prison Complex – Safford and Walmart Supercenter also rank among the top in-county employers.
Safford does not have a meaningful attached-housing condo market. The city is overwhelmingly single-family residential, with limited townhome, manufactured housing (Thunderbird Mobile Estates), and apartment inventory. Buyers looking for condo-style ownership typically purchase smaller starter SFR homes in the downtown core under $200K rather than condos.
For long-tenure mining or hospital employees, yes. Freeport-McMoRan and Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center both offer the kind of multi-decade career stability that makes Safford a true buy-and-hold owner-occupant market. Pricing under $400K means a single income from either employer can support homeownership without the dual-income stretching now required in most metro Arizona markets. The trade-off is rural pace, a single zip code, and longer drives for specialty services. Buyers who want metro convenience should not buy Safford expecting it to feel like Mesa or Chandler.
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Safford Business & Commercial Real Estate
Safford’s commercial real estate market reflects its role as the regional retail, medical, and government hub for southeastern Arizona’s Gila Valley. Office, retail, and light-industrial inventory is concentrated along US-70 (Thatcher Boulevard), Main Street downtown, and US-191 corridors. Cap rates trade wider than metro Arizona because investor demand is thinner, which creates real opportunity for buyers who understand rural commercial value.
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Office Lease Rates $12 to $18 → Annual NNN range |
Retail Lease Rates $14 to $22 → Annual NNN range |
Industrial Lease $7 to $11 → Mining-services oriented |
Cap Rates Trading 7.5% to 9.5% → Recent sales |
Active Listings 32 to 48 ▲ Lease + sale |
Total Inventory 950K sq ft → Across types |
For Sale Range $185K to $4.2M → Mixed |
Anchor Asset 24.31 acres → C-3 dev parcel, 8th Ave & Discovery |
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Coverage area: Safford Arizona Real Estate across the City of Safford (85546) and the immediately adjacent unincorporated Graham County footprint that mails as Safford. Coverage extends to Roper Lake corridor south of town and the Desert Hills Ranchettes and Branding Iron Lane rural subdivisions.
Data sources: Monthly closed-sale and active-listing data is compiled from local sales records and verified across multiple area data sources before publication. Public records, builder sales centers, and city planning documents are used for new construction figures and address verification. School ratings are drawn from Arizona Department of Education state report cards, Niche, GreatSchools, and SchoolGrade. Crime data comes from CrimeGrade, AreaVibes, and FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
Update cadence: This report is rebuilt the moment new market data is released each month, typically between the 7th and the 10th. Reported figures reflect the most recent complete monthly cut available at publication. Figures presented as ranges reflect normal mid-month variation across data sources, so you always see realistic numbers… not cherry-picked ones.
Author: Compiled by Arizona Homes and Condos Realty. We intentionally do not list properties on this site… Arizona’s market changes too fast for static listing pages to remain accurate.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026.