Maricopa County AZ market report
Maricopa County Arizona Real Estate Market Report: October 2026
Maricopa County Arizona real estate key facts
- The median single-family sale price in Maricopa County is $500,000, 2.0% lower than $510,000 a year earlier.
- 3,702 single-family homes sold in the latest month of closings, and they spent 75 days on market.
- Inventory equals 3.9 months of supply, which makes Maricopa County a balanced market.
- Condos and townhomes closed at a $320,000 median.
- This Maricopa County AZ market report covers Maricopa County homes for sale and Maricopa County condos for sale, updated monthly.
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Maricopa County Arizona real estate snapshot: October 2026
This Maricopa County Arizona real estate report covers every number that moves a price across Maricopa County: closings, pending sales, inventory and time on market. Whether you are browsing Maricopa County homes for sale or getting ready to sell, start here, then open the city page for the town you want.
| Latest month, single‑family | Year earlier | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $510,000 | $500,000 | -2.0% |
| Average sale price | $678,558 | $686,802 | +1.2% |
| Closed sales | 3,908 | 3,702 | -5.3% |
| Pending sales | 3,694 | 2,241 | -39.3% |
| New listings | 5,568 | 5,502 | -1.2% |
| Homes for sale | 14,491 | 15,422 | +6.4% |
| Days on market | 78 | 75 | -3.8% |
| Share of list price received | 98.0% | 98.1% | +0.1 pts |
| Months of supply | 3.7 | 3.9 | +5.4% |
The worry: Sellers often ask how much it costs to sell a house in Arizona, and the list price alone does not answer it. The fix: Your net depends on price, concessions and closing costs, so get a written price opinion and a net sheet from a full-time listing agent.
Year to date in Maricopa County Arizona real estate: 37,600 homes closed at a $510,000 median, versus 36,457 at $510,000 a year earlier, so more homes have sold at a higher median than last year.
What it means for buyers
You have leverage, but it is narrow. Sellers still received 98.1% of asking, so build your offer from closed sales on your street, not from list prices. Your full-time Maricopa County buyer’s agent pulls those comps before every offer.
What it means for sellers
With pending sales down 39.3%, fewer buyers are writing offers, and pricing on day one decides your net. Start with a real price opinion for your Maricopa County home, then compare plans from a full-time listing agent in your zip.
Here is what the October 2026 Maricopa County Arizona real estate numbers mean for your next move.
October 2026 Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: Base every offer on recent closed comps rather than asking prices: sellers took 98.1% of list in the latest month. Start with the homes that have been listed longest, and have a dedicated buyer’s agent check the comps before you offer.
- Sellers: Homes are taking 75 days to sell and pending sales are down 39.3% from a year earlier, so use this Maricopa County AZ market report to set your list price from closed sales, then interview a full-time Maricopa County listing agent.
- Sun exposure: Arizona sun is intense, so when you shop Maricopa County Arizona real estate, check the backyard, patio and driveway sun exposure for any date and time with the free ShadeMap tool before you buy. North- and east-facing backyards usually get less afternoon sun in summer, and your buyer’s agent can walk the lot with you.
- Condo buyers: Maricopa County condos for sale carry 5.8 months of supply at a $320,000 median, versus 3.9 months for houses. Review the HOA budget and reserves before you offer.
- Out-of-state buyers: Get a dedicated agent touring Maricopa County homes for sale on video before you fly in. We walk the street, the HOA and the commute for you on a live call, so your trip is for the final two or three homes.
The worry: Buyers and sellers both search who pays closing costs in Arizona. The fix: The purchase contract decides it, and seller concessions can shift costs, so ask for an estimated settlement statement before you sign; a full-time listing agent or buyer’s agent negotiates those terms.
How to read this Maricopa County AZ market report
Months of supply is how long current listings would last at today’s sales pace; under 3 favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced. Pending sales are homes under contract, the earliest sign of where closings go next. Share of list price shows how much room buyers are negotiating. Read the three together before you set a price or write an offer.
What else moved this month
Across Maricopa County Arizona real estate, closed sales fell 5.3% to 3,702 while new listings fell 1.2% to 5,502, and homes for sale were up 6.4% from a year earlier. The average sale price of $686,802 sits above the $500,000 median because higher-priced homes pull the average up, so the typical home costs closer to the median than the headline average suggests.
12-month Maricopa County Arizona real estate trend: single-family median sale price
Over the past 12 months, single-family medians in Maricopa County Arizona real estate ranged from $499,990 to $518,200, a $18,210 band. The latest month closed at $500,000, up from $499,990 the month before and 2.0% below the same month a year earlier. Month-to-month medians move with the mix of homes that close, so read the line, not one point. Each month this Maricopa County AZ market report adds the newest closings to the line.
What a pricing mistake costs in Maricopa County
Maricopa County sellers received 98.1% of asking in the latest month, about $9,500 under list on a $500,000 home, before any concessions. Sellers who priced right closed in about 75 days; sellers who guessed are still sitting, cutting and handing leverage to the buyer. Buyers face the mirror image: overpay by 5% on a $500,000 home and you start $25,000 behind before your first payment. That is why we put a dedicated full-time local agent on every Maricopa County Arizona real estate move.
DON’T make a $100,000 mistake and hire a part-time or out-of-area agent.
Here is how that mistake happens with Maricopa County Arizona real estate:
- Pricing against the wrong comps. A blended-ZIP median or a different subdivision is not your home’s market. Maricopa County sellers received 98.1% of asking in the latest month; misread the comps by 5% on a $500,000 home and that is $25,000.
- Missing an HOA, floodplain or airport issue. HOA rules, a mapped floodplain or an airport noise or flight-path area can change a home’s value. Check any address on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County floodplain page before you are under contract, and have your agent pull the official airport disclosure maps.
- Losing negotiation leverage. Seller concessions are negotiated, and a weak first offer or counter can leave thousands on the table.
Work with a dedicated full-time local agent: a full-time buyer’s agent if you are buying, or a full-time seller’s agent if you are selling.
Maricopa County homes for sale by zip code
Maricopa County Arizona real estate covers about 9,202 square miles in central Arizona around Phoenix, the state’s largest county by population.
Maricopa County homes for sale: what each part of the city offers
Phoenix
Homes in and around Phoenix; open our Phoenix page for its own market data.
Mesa
Homes in and around Mesa; open our Mesa page for its own market data.
Chandler
Homes in and around Chandler; open our Chandler page for its own market data.
Ask us for single-family comps on your exact street before you write an offer on Maricopa County homes for sale or set a list price.
Maricopa County Arizona real estate neighborhoods to know
Zip codes tell you price. Neighborhoods tell you how it feels to live there. These are the Maricopa County Arizona real estate names our agents hear most from buyers.
- Phoenix. See our Phoenix page for prices, schools and crime data.
- Mesa. See our Mesa page for prices, schools and crime data.
- Chandler. See our Chandler page for prices, schools and crime data.
- Scottsdale. See our Scottsdale page for prices, schools and crime data.
- Glendale. See our Glendale page for prices, schools and crime data.
Every Maricopa County Arizona real estate neighborhood above behaves differently when prices soften. Ask us how the last three months of sales played out in the exact community you are considering.
Maricopa County Arizona real estate: condos and townhomes
Maricopa County condos for sale: resale condos and townhomes, October 2026
The worry: Condo buyers search for average HOA fees in Arizona, but an average says little about one building. The fix: Ask for the HOA budget, reserve study and any special assessments before you offer; your condo agent requests them for you.
Maricopa County condos and townhomes closed at a $320,000 median in the latest month, a -3.9% change from a year earlier, with 5.8 months of supply versus 3.9 for houses. Before you offer, have a condo specialist review the HOA budget and reserves.
Condo and townhome median sale price: 12-month trend
Our market data: Maricopa County condo and townhome closings, latest 12 months.
Where Maricopa County condos and townhomes trade
| Area | Communities | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix and Scottsdale | Ask us for the current communities in this area | Condos, lofts and townhomes from older garden-style buildings to newer mid-rise towers. |
| East Valley | Ask us for the current communities in this area | Condos and townhomes in Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert, many near freeways and job centers. |
| West Valley | Ask us for the current communities in this area | Townhomes and condos in Glendale, Peoria, Surprise and Goodyear, often in newer HOA communities. |
Maricopa County condos for sale change week to week, so we share the current condo and townhome communities in each area on request.
Which cities near Maricopa County should buyers compare against?
Maricopa County sits in Maricopa County; compare Maricopa County Arizona real estate with every city in our Maricopa County guide. Times are approx. drive time from Maricopa County Administration Building (Jefferson Street), no traffic, by our routing to each city’s mapped center.
How Maricopa County cities compare
Prices differ widely between Maricopa County cities, so we track each city page every month alongside Maricopa County Arizona real estate.
Selling in one Arizona city and buying in another? Timing both sides is where movers lose money. One full-time agent can line up your sale and purchase so you are not carrying two mortgages or rushing into the wrong home.
Buying Maricopa County Arizona real estate this fall: a 5-step plan
- Set your number from closed sales, not list prices. Maricopa County sellers received 98.1% of asking in the latest month. On a $500,000 home that is about $9,500 of room, so build your offer around recent closings on your street.
- Pick the zip before the house. Maricopa County Arizona real estate prices vary from city to city and from older neighborhoods to newer subdivisions. Narrow your search to the city that fits your plans and budget.
- Target homes that have sat. With 75 days on market and pending sales down 39.3%, Maricopa County homes for sale that have sat for several weeks are where sellers listen. Our team flags those listings the day they cross that line.
- Check city limits, HOA rules and school boundaries. Many Maricopa County addresses sit outside city limits in unincorporated county land, and some lots use wells or septic systems. Check city limits, utilities and HOA rules before you write an offer.
- Put a full-time agent on your side. Tell us your goal in 60 seconds with the form below, and a dedicated full-time Maricopa County buyer’s agent who works your part of the city gets back to you.
Before you buy in Arizona: what we’d tell a friend
Buying Maricopa County Arizona real estate? These are the nine things we would tell a friend before they make an offer in Maricopa County, and the same checks our dedicated full-time buyer’s agents walk through with every client.
- Choose your everyday life before the house. Write down your three lifestyle priorities before you browse Maricopa County Arizona real estate. A beautiful kitchen cannot change the location.
- Test the commute at the times you will actually drive. Drive it at rush hour, then time the trips to school, groceries, the gym and the people you visit most.
- Look at the full monthly cost. Add property taxes, homeowners insurance (have your agent request a CLUE claims history report on the home) and every HOA due, since some homes and condos pay one to three associations. Get 3 insurance quotes before you make an offer, because insurers check the property’s CLUE claims history and it can decide whether a policy is even bindable. On new construction, ask whether the tax estimate reflects the completed home, and plan for a backyard that usually comes as dirt only, with no landscaping, patio or turf. A new construction agent checks both before you sign.
- Verify the school district for the exact address. Boundaries follow the address, not the city name. Confirm the assigned schools for the street, then look them up on the Arizona Department of Education school report cards.
- Picture the home in every season. Check afternoon sun on the backyard with ShadeMap, and look at where water goes after a monsoon storm.
- Visit the street at different times. Go on a weekday morning, during the day, in the evening and on a weekend. Traffic, noise, parking and lighting all change.
- Plan for summer electric bills. Ask for twelve months of bills from APS, SRP or TEP, and find out whether any solar is owned or leased, because a lease transfers to you.
- Check the flood zone, washes and flight paths. Look up the address on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County floodplain page and note any wash near the lot, the first map check we run on Maricopa County Arizona real estate. Check for any flight path near the home, and have your agent pull the official airport disclosure maps.
- Inspect what the desert wears out. Ask about the age of the AC, the roof underlayment, termites and the pool equipment on any Maricopa County Arizona real estate listing. On rural lots, also check the well in the Arizona Department of Water Resources well registry and the septic system under the ADEQ transfer inspection rules. On homes with solar panels, pigeons nesting under panels that have no critter guard (a mesh cage) can cause tens of thousands of dollars in roof damage. Look for critter guards and droppings, and ask your inspector to look under the panels.
Think about an ordinary Tuesday, not just the day you fall in love with the house. When you are ready to shop Maricopa County Arizona real estate, talk with a dedicated full-time local agent who works only for you.
Selling Maricopa County Arizona real estate this fall: 4 pricing moves that work
- Price for today, not last spring. Over 12 months, the single-family median for Maricopa County Arizona real estate moved between $499,990 and $518,200. Pricing above what recent closings support invites price cuts. We price from recent closings near you, not from online estimates.
- Win the first two weeks. With 15,422 Maricopa County homes for sale and 2,241 pending, buyers compare everything. Photos, repairs and price need to be right on day one.
- Know your real competition. Resale houses in Maricopa County compete with newer subdivisions on price and finish, so price Maricopa County Arizona real estate against recent sales of similar homes in the same city first.
- Negotiate the net, not the price. Concessions can matter as much as the sale price, and a full-time Maricopa County listing agent protects the number you actually walk away with.
Maricopa County Arizona real estate: seasonal ownership and 55+ communities
Seasonal ownership and 55+ communities
Maricopa County has no countywide age rules. If a community has age rules, read them along with any HOA rules on seasonal use and rentals before you buy. If you’re relocating, see our Arizona relocation guide.
Buying to rent or hold
Maricopa County Arizona real estate has rental demand, but HOA rental rules and city or county rules apply, so check them before you buy a rental. Before you buy a rental, confirm the HOA rental rules and city licensing for the exact address. Already own one? We offer $99-a-month flat-fee property management, and we help investors plan an Arizona 1031 exchange inside the 45-day and 180-day windows.
Why Maricopa County movers choose our team
- 99 city reports, 15 county guides. Beyond this Maricopa County AZ market report, we publish market reports for 99 Arizona cities and communities and all 15 Arizona counties, so your agent sees how Maricopa County Arizona real estate compares with every nearby market.
- Full-time agents only. Never a part-timer, never a call center. Here is why full-time matters.
- Real numbers, not robot estimates. Pricing in this Maricopa County AZ market report comes from actual Maricopa County closings, not an automated value. See why online estimates get Arizona homes wrong.
- Local knowledge. Which streets sit inside city limits, which lots are on a well or septic, and which subdivisions have HOA rules: our agents know Maricopa County city by city, and price Maricopa County Arizona real estate from that detail.
Living in Maricopa County: schools, city services and jobs
Maricopa County is home to 4,689,558 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 county population estimate (linked in Maricopa County market drivers).
Nearby schools
Source: Arizona State Board of Education FY2025 A-F letter grades, Arizona Department of Education final FY2025 file; school detail on Arizona School Report Cards. Grades served and school ZIPs from the National Center for Education Statistics school search. Verify attendance boundaries with the district.
The worry: Buyers search Arizona school grades, then learn that the closest school is not always the one assigned to an address. The fix: Use the FY2025 grades below as a starting point and confirm the attendance boundary with the district; your buyer’s agent checks it for the exact address.
County-wide. 1,026 public and charter schools with a Maricopa County address received an FY2025 letter grade: 475 graded A, 392 graded B, 135 graded C, 17 graded D, 7 graded F.
| District serving Maricopa County addresses | FY2025 district grade | Schools graded | Where it serves Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Unified District | B | 81 | 73 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Chandler Unified District #80 | A | 48 | 43 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Peoria Unified School District | B | 44 | 41 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Deer Valley Unified District | A | 41 | 39 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Gilbert Unified District | A | 38 | 38 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Paradise Valley Unified District | B | 42 | 37 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Washington Elementary School District | B | 33 | 32 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
| Scottsdale Unified District | A | 30 | 29 graded schools with a Maricopa County address |
48 more districts have fewer graded schools with Maricopa County addresses; ask us for the district that serves any address.
Top elementary schools. Among district schools with Maricopa County addresses, the highest FY2025 K-8 scores belong to Alhambra Traditional School (Alhambra Elementary, A, 99.30), Desert Canyon Elementary (Scottsdale Unified, A, 98.63), Kyrene Monte Vista School (Kyrene Elementary, A, 98.46).
Top high schools. District high schools with Maricopa County addresses are led by Desert Mountain High School (Scottsdale Unified, A, 99.14), Pinnacle High School (Paradise Valley Unified, A, 97.27), Sandra Day O'Connor High School (Deer Valley Unified, A, 97.09), Mountain Ridge High School (Deer Valley Unified, A, 97.03).
Desert Mountain High School
99.14 total points and a graduation-rate score of 10.00 of 10. School address in 85259.
ADE A99.14 pointsGrad-rate score 10.00Pinnacle High School
97.27 total points and a graduation-rate score of 10.00 of 10. School address in 85050.
ADE A97.27 pointsGrad-rate score 10.00Sandra Day O'Connor High School
97.09 total points and a graduation-rate score of 10.00 of 10. School address in 85310.
ADE A97.09 pointsGrad-rate score 10.00Alhambra Traditional School
99.30 total points. School address in 85017.
ADE A99.30 pointsDesert Canyon Elementary
98.63 total points. School address in 85255.
ADE A98.63 pointsKyrene Monte Vista School
98.46 total points. School address in 85048.
ADE A98.46 pointsReid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy
98.32 total points. School address in 85027. Charter schools are open enrollment, with no attendance zone.
ADE A98.32 pointsOpen enrollmentCandeo Peoria
98.21 total points. School address in 85383. Charter schools are open enrollment, with no attendance zone.
ADE A98.21 pointsOpen enrollmentNotable charters with Maricopa County campuses. Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy (Reid Traditional Schools' Valley Academy, Inc., A, 98.32), Candeo Peoria (Candeo Schools, Inc., A, 98.21), Milestones Charter School (Milestones Charter School, A, 96.68), BASIS Scottsdale Primary – West Campus (BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., A, 96.06).
Grades are neutral public information and one of many factors a household may weigh. We do not recommend or discourage any area based on school data.
Maricopa County crime data and police coverage: October 2026
The worry: A common search is which Arizona city has the lowest crime rate, but city rankings mix different sources and methods. The fix: Read the sourced figures below side by side and look up the exact address; a local buyer’s agent can tour the street with you at different hours.
1 public sources cover crime in Maricopa County, each with its own method: and FBI Crime Data Explorer. The FBI Crime Data Explorer counts offenses the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office reported; FBI Crime Data Explorer grades the city in its own way. A grade or a rate is not a promise about any street.
Maricopa County crime by source, side by side
Each source measures crime differently, so read each column on its own terms rather than against the others.
| Source | FBI Crime Data Explorer |
|---|---|
| What it measures | Offenses reported by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (unincorporated areas and contract towns) |
| Maricopa County figure | 2024: 1,159 violent (276.9 per 100,000) and 3,773 property (901.2 per 100,000). 2025 is left out because the published months are incomplete |
| Period | Calendar year 2024 |
| Checked | October 12, 2026 |
Crime data is one data point; tour the area at different times of day. Your buyer’s agent can walk the street with you at night and on a weekend before you write an offer.
Crime figures checked October 12, 2026. Per-resident rates read higher around retail and commercial blocks, where few people live. Look up any specific address yourself before you decide.
Law enforcement jurisdiction in Maricopa County
Unincorporated Maricopa County and towns that contract for service are policed by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office; the FBI figures above count offenses that office reported. Incorporated cities run their own police departments, including the Phoenix Police Department, Chandler Police Department, Scottsdale Police Department, Glendale Police Department and Gilbert Police Department. Check which agency serves an address before you compare crime figures.
The Arizona DPS Highway Patrol patrols the state highways through Maricopa County: Interstates 10 and 17 and Loops 101, 202 and 303. Fire and emergency medical service comes from city fire departments and fire districts, which differ by address. Maricopa County covers about 9,202.0 square miles of land, per the Census Bureau gazetteer.
Major employers and commute times
Maricopa County’s larger employment centers are listed below with approx. drive times from the county offices in Phoenix. Times below are approx. drive time, no traffic, from Maricopa County Administration Building (Jefferson Street), computed with the public OSRM road router to each employer’s main site in the area. Your rush-hour drive will be longer.
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 11 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Arizona State University Tempe campus 19 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport 47 min, approx. drive time, no traffic
Before you write an offer on Maricopa County Arizona real estate, your agent pulls the tax history and checks the commute at the hours you actually drive.
Buying Maricopa County Arizona real estate from out of state
Many buyers of Maricopa County Arizona real estate are relocating from colder or pricier states. The biggest mistake we see is buying from a photo without knowing the street, the HOA or the commute. Relocating to Maricopa County? A local buyer’s agent can tour homes for you on live video and tell you what the listing photos leave out, before you fly in.
Start with the Maricopa County city that fits your plans, then compare Maricopa County Arizona real estate listings against real closings, not list prices. Read our moving to Arizona guide for climate, costs and timing.
More Maricopa County Arizona real estate help from our team
Not every Maricopa County Arizona real estate move is a simple house purchase, and each request below gets a dedicated full-time specialist. If you are selling, you get real comps from a full-time agent, not an automated online estimate. Seasonal buyers can compare Maricopa County condos for sale with single-family homes, HOA rules and rental limits here and in nearby Phoenix and Mesa.
Buying or selling a Maricopa County business, with or without the real estate? We work with full-time business brokers who value, market and close with complete confidentiality. Retail, office, industrial, flex and multifamily belong with a full-time commercial agent, not a residential agent who handles one occasionally. For land and acreage, we check zoning, water, utilities and access before you commit, so a great price doesn’t become an unbuildable parcel.
Maricopa County and Valley events: October 2026 to spring 2027
Touring Maricopa County Arizona real estate listings from out of town? Plan a trip around one of these. Maricopa County events are highlighted in green.
Local events (late Oct–Nov 2026)
We checked these on each event’s official site on Oct 21, 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
- ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo (Phoenix): Nov 25, 2026 through Jan 15, 2027, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. General tickets $35; children 2 and under free. Official site
- Fall Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts (Fountain Hills): Nov 13 to 15, 2026. Free admission and parking. Official site
- Litchfield Park Fall Festival of Arts (Litchfield Square Park): Nov 7 and 8, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. Official site
| When | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Phoenix Suns home opener The Suns’ downtown Phoenix arena, vs. Warriors. Home games run through April 9, 2027. | Official site |
| Oct 25 to Jan 3 | Arizona Cardinals home games The Cardinals’ stadium in Glendale: Oct 25, Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20 and Jan 3. Week 18 home game vs. 49ers: the weekend of Jan 9 to 10, 2027, with the exact day set by the league after Week 17. | Official site |
| Fri Apr 2, 2027 | Arizona Diamondbacks Home opener Friday, April 2, 2027 vs. the Marlins, at the Diamondbacks’ downtown Phoenix ballpark. | Official site |
Dates checked October 11, 2026 on each event’s or team’s official site. Every date above is the one published on that official site.
Why Maricopa County Arizona real estate matters in 2026
Maricopa County market drivers
These are the forces behind Maricopa County Arizona real estate prices this year.
- City growth. Each Maricopa County city has its own market, so county numbers blend very different prices (see cities and towns).
- Newer subdivisions. Newer single-family subdivisions compete with resale homes, which buyers weigh on price and finish.
- Larger lots. Outside city limits, many homes sit on larger lots with wells or septic, which changes upkeep and value.
- County services. Unincorporated Maricopa County is served by the county sheriff and fire districts; see police coverage.
- Population. Maricopa County had 4,689,558 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 county population estimate.
Maricopa County Arizona real estate by city and town
We publish a monthly market page for each of these Maricopa County communities. Open one for its own prices, schools and crime data.
- Ahwatukee real estate
- Anthem real estate
- Avondale real estate
- Buckeye real estate
- Carefree real estate
- Cave Creek real estate
- Chandler real estate
- El Mirage real estate
- Fountain Hills real estate
- Gila Bend real estate
- Gilbert real estate
- Glendale real estate
- Goodyear real estate
- Guadalupe real estate
- Litchfield Park real estate
- Mesa real estate
- Morristown real estate
- New River real estate
- Paradise Valley real estate
- Peoria real estate
- Phoenix real estate
- Queen Creek real estate
- Scottsdale real estate
- Sun City real estate
- Sun City West real estate
- Sun Lakes real estate
- Surprise real estate
- Tempe real estate
- Tolleson real estate
- Wickenburg real estate
- Youngtown real estate
Moving to Maricopa County from California, Washington or Texas?
The Census Bureau’s latest State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024, Table 1 (American Community Survey 1-year estimates) counts 52,383 people (±6,890) living in Arizona who lived in California a year earlier, the most from any state, followed by Washington (17,601, ±3,256) and Texas (10,306, ±2,404). These are survey estimates for 2024 with margins of error.
Maricopa County versus California. In this Maricopa County AZ market report, the single-family median sale price is $500,000. For California, the Census Bureau’s QuickFacts lists a median value of owner-occupied housing units of $734,700 (2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate); that is an owner-reported value, a different measure from a sale price. Maricopa County had 4,689,558 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 county population estimate; California has 39,355,309 in the Census Vintage 2025 estimates.
Retirement income. Arizona does not tax Social Security retirement benefits; the Arizona Department of Revenue lists them among income Arizona law does not tax.
Buying from out of state. A dedicated full-time Maricopa County buyer’s agent tours Maricopa County Arizona real estate listings for you on live video and checks what listing photos leave out: whether a street sits in an airport noise or flight-path area, whether a lot backs onto a wash or sits in a mapped floodplain (look up any address on the Flood Control District of Maricopa County floodplain page), what the HOA rules allow, and which school district serves the address, since district lines and city lines differ in Maricopa County.
The worry: Buying a house in Arizona from out of state is a top search, and the risk is buying from photos alone. The fix: Have a local buyer’s agent tour homes for you on live video, then read our moving to Arizona guide.
Census, Department of Revenue and Flood Control District pages checked October 2026.
How we build this Maricopa County Arizona real estate report
Every citywide number in this Maricopa County Arizona real estate report is our market data for Maricopa County, reported for single-family homes and for condos and townhomes separately. Zip-level figures return once the current month’s zip data is complete; we do not show older zip numbers next to newer citywide data. We never publish a number we cannot verify; when a figure is not available, such as a monthly new construction series or price per square foot, we leave it out instead of guessing. Builder prices come from each builder’s own site and change often, and event dates were checked on official sites. We refresh this report every month.
Maricopa County Arizona real estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Maricopa County, AZ right now?
The median single-family sale price in Maricopa County was $500,000 in the latest month of closings, 2.0% lower than $510,000 a year earlier. Condos and townhomes closed at a $320,000 median.
Is Maricopa County a buyer’s or seller’s market in October 2026?
Maricopa County is balanced. Inventory equals 3.9 months of supply, pending sales fell 39.3% year over year, and sellers received 98.1% of list price.
How long does it take to sell a house in Maricopa County?
Single-family homes that closed in the latest month spent 75 days on market, 3 days faster than a year earlier. Pricing right on day one is the biggest factor you control.
How many homes are for sale in Maricopa County?
In the latest month, 15,422 single-family homes and 3,991 condos and townhomes were for sale in Maricopa County, with 5,502 new single-family listings added during the month.
What zip codes are in Maricopa County, AZ?
Maricopa County covers many ZIP codes. Open the city page for the town you want to see its ZIP codes, and check whether an address sits inside city limits.
Which school districts serve Maricopa County addresses?
The districts with the most graded schools at Maricopa County addresses are Mesa Unified District (B), Chandler Unified District #80 (A), Peoria Unified School District (B) in the FY2025 Arizona A-F letter grades. Always confirm the district for the exact address before you write an offer.
How many people live in Maricopa County?
Maricopa County had 4,689,558 residents in the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 county population estimate.
Who pays closing costs in Arizona?
The purchase contract sets which closing costs the buyer pays and which the seller pays, and seller concessions can shift buyer costs to the seller. Ask for an estimated settlement statement before you sign.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Arizona?
It depends on the sale price, the commission you negotiate, any concessions, and your share of closing costs and loan payoffs. Ask a full-time listing agent for a written net sheet built on recent Maricopa County closings.
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