Thatcher Arizona Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
Thatcher Arizona Real Estate enters May 2026 as one of the most undervalued, low-volatility small-market opportunities in the entire state… a college town anchored by Eastern Arizona College, supported by Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center across the line in Safford, and powered by Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford and Morenci copper operations. The median single-family sale price sits near $385,000, days on market hover around 57, and inventory remains tight as workforce-housing demand from the mines, EAC, and the medical center continues to outpace local supply. For buyers priced out of Phoenix and Tucson, this is a serious Arizona alternative… not a fly-over town.
May 2026 Market Snapshot
Median Sale Price $385,000 → Moderating from peak |
Average Sale Price $398,000 → Range $260K to $540K |
Price / Sq Ft $195 ▼ Down from 2025 peak |
Homes Sold (Mo) 13 → About 158 annualized |
Active Listings 30 ▲ Modest spring lift |
Days on Market 57 → Flat YoY |
Sale-to-List 97.8% → Tight discipline |
Months of Supply 3.5 → Balanced market |
Prices & Volume… May 2026
Thatcher Arizona Real Estate priced through May 2026 reflects a small, disciplined market that absorbed a sharp 2024 run-up and is now moderating toward a sustainable price band. Median sale prices have pulled back from the late-2024 peak (when median sales briefly hit $375,000 to $400,000 with double-digit YoY gains) to a steadier $385,000 today. Average sale price runs slightly above median at about $398,000, reflecting the influence of new-construction farmhouse and ranch product in the $420,000 to $540,000 range. Price per square foot has eased to roughly $195, a meaningful step down from the 2024 peak near $210, which is helping buyer affordability without crashing seller equity.
Volume is consistent with a small market: roughly 13 closings per month and about 158 transactions annualized across zip 85552. Days on market sit near 57, sale-to-list runs about 97.8%, and months of supply lands around 3.5… a textbook balanced market where neither buyer nor seller controls the table. The Thatcher Arizona Real Estate dynamic is fundamentally different from Phoenix or Tucson. Thatcher trades on copper, college, and healthcare payrolls, not on speculation, second homes, or institutional investors. That keeps swings small and demand floors stable.
By Zip Code
Thatcher uses a single zip code, 85552, which simplifies the geography but masks meaningful neighborhood variation. The same zip covers Thatcher proper, the unincorporated community of Central to the west (also home to the historic Gila Valley Arizona Temple), and a sliver of the Gila Valley toward Pima. Within the zip, buyers see clear price tiers driven by lot size, age of home, and proximity to Eastern Arizona College and Mt. Graham Golf Club.
- 85552 (Thatcher core + Central): Median sale price $385,000… balanced market. Established neighborhoods south of Main Street near Mt. Graham Golf Club command a premium for golf-frontage parcels. New-construction farmhouse product on the north side (Joshua Drive, Sunset Circle) lifts the upper band. Lots with mountain views toward Mt. Graham trade strongest.
Thatcher Neighborhoods & Subdivisions
Thatcher is small (6.7 square miles) but contains a clear set of named subdivisions that buyers should know by name. The Thatcher Arizona Real Estate stock pairs older brick ranch product from the 1960s-1990s with new construction in three active build areas. Each of the subdivisions below has been verified against current MLS-published Thatcher 85552 addresses and confirmed inside town limits.
Quail Ridge
One of Thatcher’s most desirable established neighborhoods. Open-concept 4-bedroom homes on quarter-acre lots, walkable to schools, near US Route 70.
Cota Ranch
Split-bedroom stucco homes with thoughtful layouts and low-maintenance landscaping. Family-focused area with strong owner-occupancy and easy access to Walmart and the retail corridor.
Sunset Circle
Newest active build zone. Brand-new 4 to 5 bedroom homes on .35-acre lots with Mt. Graham views, walking distance to Eastern Arizona College, the Thatcher Splash Pad, and the paved jogging trail.
Stone Willow
Private subdivision with quick access to schools, Walmart, and the regional retail corridor. Mix of newer construction and updated resale product. Popular with relocating mine and medical workers.
Mt. Graham Golf Club Area
South Thatcher residential streets framing the public 18-hole Mt. Graham Golf Club. Golf-frontage lots, mature trees, ranch homes from the 1970s through new luxury infill. Mountain views from every backyard.
Reay Lane Corridor
North-south corridor connecting downtown Thatcher to acreage parcels. Larger lots (1 to 4+ acres), custom homes, room for horses, prime for buyers wanting in-town zip with semi-rural setting.
EAC Campus Area
Residential streets surrounding the Eastern Arizona College campus at 615 N Stadium Avenue. Smaller lots, older homes with strong rental demand from college faculty, staff, and graduate-level families.
Joshua Drive New Build
Active new-construction pocket on the west side with builder-credit incentives ($5,000 typical). Farmhouse-style 3 and 4 bedroom plans, 1,400 to 2,000 sq ft, ready-to-move-in product targeting workforce buyers.
All subdivision boundaries verified inside the Town of Thatcher, AZ 85552. The Gila Valley local sales records confirm current active listings inside each named area. Adjacent communities (Central, Pima, Safford) are listed in the regional block below.
Thatcher’s Neighboring Cities & Surrounding Markets
Thatcher sits within Graham County… part of the Eastern Arizona region anchored by the Gila Valley. The same site-menu region includes Safford (county seat, adjacent), Clifton and Duncan to the east in Greenlee County, and St Johns to the north in Apache County. Phoenix is roughly 165 miles northwest; Tucson is about 125 miles southwest. Buyers comparing Thatcher to other Arizona small markets should look at these neighbor cities:
Explore All of Graham County Real Estate
Graham County is the Eastern Arizona hub anchored by Thatcher and Safford in the Gila Valley, with Pima, Solomon, and Fort Thomas rounding out the unincorporated community network. Mining, agriculture, healthcare, and Eastern Arizona College drive the regional economy. See the full county overview, sub-markets, and county-wide pricing trends.
▶Graham County Real Estate Guide◀Schools & School Districts
Per the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades (released April 15, 2026), Thatcher Unified District #4 earned an A grade at the district LEA level… one of only a handful of A-rated districts in all of Eastern Arizona, and the dominant academic anchor for the entire Gila Valley. The district serves Pre-K through 12th grade out of a single contiguous campus footprint in Thatcher proper, with five schools under the same LEA grade.
Thatcher Unified District #4… A-Rated District
Thatcher Unified is the highest-performing public district in Graham County and one of the strongest small-town districts in the state. Per ADE FY25 official data, Thatcher Middle School posted 86.5% of total points eligible and an A letter grade, and Thatcher High School posted 93.87% of total points eligible (78.63 of 90) with a perfect 10.00 graduation-rate score, also an A. Thatcher Elementary School earned a B grade at 80.13% of points eligible (78.13 of 100), which is well above state median. Jack Daley Primary School handles K-2 and feeds Thatcher Elementary for grades 3-6, then Thatcher Middle and Thatcher High School. The structure is rare for a town this size… five schools, single district, all under a single A LEA grade.
Eastern Arizona College… Higher Education Anchor
Higher education in Thatcher centers on Eastern Arizona College at 615 N Stadium Ave, the oldest community college in Arizona (chartered in 1888) and the only one in the state with a marching band. EAC serves approximately 7,000 students across Graham, Gila, and Greenlee counties, generates an estimated $230 million annual regional economic impact, and directly supports more than 3,600 local jobs. The campus is shared with Arizona State University at the Gila Valley, and EAC has been publicly identified as transitioning toward four-year university status… a long-term demand driver for Thatcher housing.
Thatcher High School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Thatcher High School earned an A letter grade with 78.63 total points earned (93.87% of 90 eligible) and a perfect 10.00 graduation-rate score. Located at 601 N 3rd Avenue. Strong music, theater, FBLA, FCCLA, and SkillsUSA programs.
A Grade 78.63 Points 10.00 Grad RateThatcher Middle School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Thatcher Middle School earned an A letter grade with 74.70 total points (86.5% of 90 eligible). Strong growth score of 46.36 indicates the school is moving students forward year over year, not just teaching to the test.
A Grade 74.70 Points 86.5% EarnedThatcher Elementary School
Per ADE FY25 official data, Thatcher Elementary earned a B letter grade with 78.13 total points (80.13% of 100 eligible). Address: 1350 4th Avenue. The school’s growth score of 39.42 is solid for its peer set, and acceleration/readiness points were strong.
B Grade 78.13 Points 80.13% EarnedEastern Arizona College
Oldest community college in Arizona, founded 1888. Serves about 7,000 students across three counties. Five associate degrees, nearly 50 programs of study, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Shared campus with Arizona State University at the Gila Valley.
Est. 1888 7,000 Students 3,600 JobsSchool zone verification is straightforward in Thatcher: the entire town of Thatcher is served by Thatcher Unified District #4 regardless of subdivision. Buyers in 85552 should confirm specific elementary attendance (Jack Daley K-2 vs Thatcher Elementary 3-6) with the district before closing.
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 Thatcher
Thatcher Arizona Real Estate buyers consistently rank safety as a top-three driver of their relocation decision, and the data backs them up. Thatcher is one of the safest places to live in Arizona, full stop. AreaVibes ranks Thatcher safer than 95% of cities in Arizona and 90% of cities nationwide, with a total crime rate of approximately 545 incidents per 100,000 residents (versus the Arizona state average of roughly 2,500). AreaVibes also lists Thatcher as the #2 safest city in Arizona, behind only Chino Valley. Year-over-year, total crime in Thatcher decreased 19% in the most recent measurement period.
Law Enforcement Jurisdiction in Thatcher
Thatcher is an incorporated town, which means it operates under a single-agency law enforcement framework. Primary patrol is handled by the Thatcher Police Department, headquartered at 3700 W. Main Street, Thatcher, AZ 85552, (928) 428-2296. TPD operates an approximately 10-officer uniformed division alongside community-engagement programs. The Arizona Department of Public Safety provides highway patrol coverage on U.S. Route 70, which runs east-west through Thatcher and is the primary regional corridor connecting Pima, Thatcher, Safford, and Duncan. Graham County Sheriff’s Office covers unincorporated areas outside the town limits, including the adjacent community of Central in zip 85552 (which mails as Thatcher but is unincorporated and therefore primarily under sheriff jurisdiction).
Thatcher Safety Snapshot
Thatcher consistently ranks in the top tier of safest Arizona cities. CrimeGrade rates the town’s violent crime profile a B+, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally for safety. The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Thatcher is approximately 1 in 2,755 in any given year.
Within the town, the southeast neighborhoods (the established residential grid south of Main Street toward Mt. Graham Golf Club) consistently score lowest on the CrimeGrade map, with the safest pockets running closer to 1 in 451 chance of violent victimization. Total projected cost of crime for Thatcher in 2025 was approximately $2.8 million, or roughly 1.3% of median household income… well below national averages. This is a real factor for buyers relocating from Phoenix or Tucson, where Cost of Crime per resident often runs three to five times higher.
Major Employers & Commute
Thatcher’s economy rests on four legs: copper mining (Freeport-McMoRan operations at Safford and Morenci), healthcare (Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford), education (Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, plus Thatcher and Safford school districts), and agriculture (cotton, alfalfa, corn, hay). The Gila Valley Economic Development Corporation and Thatcher Now economic-development arm actively recruit and retain employers. This payroll mix is what gives Thatcher Arizona Real Estate its remarkable price stability: when one sector wobbles, the others hold the floor.
Top employers within commuting distance
The combined Freeport-McMoRan headcount across Safford and Morenci operations is reported in the 4,500 to 5,000 employee range based on recent public filings, with Morenci operations alone employing roughly 3,860 plus 180 open positions, and the Safford mine running near 1,400 plus 210 open positions and an additional 180 daily contractors. Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center is one of the largest healthcare employers in Graham and Greenlee counties combined, opened in 1973, and continues active recruitment in family medicine, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, and hospital medicine. The result is a tight workforce-housing market where well-priced Thatcher homes sell to local move-up buyers, copper-mine relocations, and college/medical-center hires.
New Construction… Active Builder Activity in Thatcher
Thatcher is in an active new-construction cycle through May 2026, with infill and small-subdivision builders delivering farmhouse-style and ranch-style homes priced to match local incomes. There is no national tract-builder presence (no Lennar, no Pulte, no Meritage in Thatcher proper), but local custom and small-volume builders are turning over inventory steadily. New-build Thatcher Arizona Real Estate product clusters in three pockets right now: Sunset Circle on the west, Joshua Drive corridor, and scattered infill near the Mt. Graham Golf Club. Recent active development sites include the following verified locations:
- Sunset Circle Subdivision (Active build-out): Lots and new homes off W Highline Street, Thatcher, AZ 85552 ✅. Local-builder farmhouse product, 4 to 5 bedroom plans, 2,100 to 2,516 sq ft, priced $430,000 to $534,000. Mt. Graham views, walking distance to EAC.
- Joshua Drive infill (Active): Lots 201 and 202 plus 2902 W Joshua Dr, Thatcher, AZ 85552 ✅. Farmhouse 3-bed and 4-bed plans, 1,414 to 1,740 sq ft, $300,000 to $375,000 with $5,000 builder credits typical.
- Bingham Street infill: 3811 W Bingham Street, Thatcher, AZ 85552 ✅. Lots .18 acre near Mt. Graham Golf Club, build-to-suit on individual parcels.
- Dark Drive new build: 1737 S Dark Drive, Thatcher, AZ 85552 ✅. Newly completed 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,968 sq ft, $455,000 range.
- Coombs Street infill: 5544 W Coombs Street, Thatcher, AZ 85552 ✅. 5-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,045 sq ft, $374,900 new construction.
- Workforce-Housing Development (Planned): 62.5-acre parcel at Valley View Road & Frye Creek, Thatcher, AZ 85552 ✅. Listed as workforce-housing opportunity with 600+ projected new rooftops over the next 12 to 24 months. Still in pre-development phase as of May 2026.
Important disclosure: Thatcher new-construction product is local-builder driven, not national tract. Standards vary by builder. Buyers should not sign anything at a sales office or model home without independent representation. Builder sales reps work for the builder, not for you. CFD (Community Facilities District) financing is not typical in Thatcher, but always verify HOA structure and any improvement-district tax assessments before closing. Local infill builders sometimes operate without third-party warranty programs that big national builders include by default… make sure your representation puts those items in writing.
Read the full Arizona New Construction Buyer Guide before you visit any model home in Thatcher.
What Thatcher Residents Say
Thatcher residents consistently describe the same qualities across published reviews and community forums: a tight-knit small town, exceptional safety, walkable to schools and parks, mountain views in every direction, and a low-drama daily life. Themes drawn from anonymized resident reviews:
It’s big enough that you can stay in town and have things to do, but you can still relax, and kids play in the streets. The pace is slow in the best way.
We moved here because of the schools and the safety. The fact that I can walk my daughter to Jack Daley Primary and then she stays in the same district all the way through Thatcher High… that mattered to us.
The view of Mt. Graham from our backyard is unreal. We thought we were giving something up by leaving Phoenix and it turns out we got more than we gave.
EAC keeps this town young and busy. Football games, concerts, the wellness center, Discovery Park… there is always something happening. It does not feel like an isolated rural town because the college is right here.
Why Thatcher Arizona Real Estate Matters in 2026
Thatcher is one of the most overlooked, structurally undervalued towns in all of Arizona. The combination of an A-rated school district, the oldest community college in the state, a stable copper-mining payroll base, and one of the lowest crime rates in Arizona produces a buyer experience that is genuinely rare in 2026… and almost impossible to replicate at this price point inside Phoenix or Tucson metros.
Key drivers supporting Thatcher Arizona Real Estate include:
- A-rated school district… Thatcher Unified District #4 earned an A LEA grade per ADE FY25, and Thatcher High School posted 93.87% of total points eligible with a perfect graduation-rate score.
- EAC anchor… Eastern Arizona College generates an estimated $230 million regional economic impact and supports more than 3,600 jobs. Transition to university status is in active public discussion.
- Copper-mine payroll stability… Freeport-McMoRan Safford and Morenci operations combined employ roughly 4,500 to 5,000+ workers across Graham and Greenlee counties.
- Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center… opened 1973, one of the largest healthcare employers in the region, actively recruiting physicians and clinical staff.
- Top-tier safety… AreaVibes ranks Thatcher safer than 95% of Arizona cities and 90% of US cities.
- Cost of living 17% below national average… December 2024 cost-of-living index in zip 85552 was 82.7 (US average = 100).
- Tight workforce-housing supply… 600+ new rooftops projected over the next 12 to 24 months, with critical shortage of affordable inventory.
- Single-agency law enforcement… incorporated town with its own police department, clear jurisdiction, no overlapping-authority confusion.
- Mt. Graham + outdoor access… Arizona’s third-highest peak, the Mount Graham International Observatory, Coronado National Forest, Riggs Lake, and Roper Lake State Park all within an easy drive.
- Strong sale-to-list discipline… 97.8% sale-to-list ratio indicates a market where pricing and negotiating both function rationally, not chaotically.
This is a market that rewards strategic, patient buyers and well-positioned sellers. It is not a speculative market and it will not behave like Phoenix or Scottsdale. That is the point. Thatcher is for buyers and sellers who want a stable, well-anchored Arizona home market that trades on real wages and real schools, not on out-of-state money chasing returns.
May 2026… Buyer & Seller Takeaways
- Buyers: Inventory at about 30 active listings is manageable, prices have moderated from the 2024 peak, and a 57-day DOM gives you time to inspect, negotiate, and lock financing without panic. The best value is in established subdivisions (Quail Ridge, Cota Ranch, Stone Willow) where resale product trades $40,000 to $80,000 below new construction.
- Sellers: Price discipline matters. Sale-to-list at 97.8% means well-priced homes sell at strong ratios, but overpriced product is sitting. A dedicated full-time agent who knows Thatcher pricing per subdivision (not a general Safford agent) is the difference between selling at the top of the band and chasing the market down.
- Mine and Medical Workers: Sunset Circle and Joshua Drive new construction is purpose-built for your payroll. Builder credits ($5,000 typical) plus competitive pricing in the $300,000 to $455,000 band fit Freeport-McMoRan and Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center wage ranges.
- Retirees and Empty Nesters: Mt. Graham Golf Club frontage, the established southeast neighborhoods, and lots near EAC offer walkability, mountain views, and cultural activity (EAC concerts, theater, sports). Cost of living 17% below national average extends fixed income meaningfully.
- Investors: Long-term rental demand from EAC faculty, copper-mine relocations, and medical-center hires keeps single-family rental yields stable. Local rents run $1,000 to $1,600 depending on bedroom count. Workforce housing is the strongest demand category.
- Watch list: The 62.5-acre Valley View Road / Frye Creek workforce-housing parcel could deliver 600+ new rooftops over the next 12 to 24 months. If executed, it will materially expand supply and could pressure the entry-level price band… track this closely if you are in the $300,000 to $375,000 buyer pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
The median single-family sale price in Thatcher, AZ in May 2026 is approximately $385,000, with average sales near $398,000 and price per square foot around $195. Active inventory sits near 30 single-family listings across zip 85552, with days on market running about 57.
Yes. Thatcher consistently ranks among the safest towns in Arizona. AreaVibes ranks Thatcher safer than 95% of cities in Arizona and 90% nationally, with a total crime rate of approximately 545 per 100,000 residents. CrimeGrade assigns Thatcher a B+ for violent crime safety, placing it in the 74th percentile nationally. The chance of being a victim of violent crime is roughly 1 in 2,755.
Thatcher is served by Thatcher Unified District #4, which earned an A LEA grade in the Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F release. The district operates Jack Daley Primary, Thatcher Elementary (B grade), Thatcher Middle (A grade), and Thatcher High School (A grade, 93.87% of points eligible). Eastern Arizona College, the oldest community college in Arizona, anchors higher education at 615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher uses a single zip code: 85552. The same zip covers the unincorporated community of Central (location of the Gila Valley Arizona Temple) and portions of the Gila Valley directly west of Safford. Mailing addresses inside the 85552 zip use “Thatcher, AZ” even if the parcel is technically outside town limits.
Yes. Active new construction is underway in the Sunset Circle subdivision (W Highline Street area), along Joshua Drive, on Coombs and Dark streets, and in scattered infill sites near the Mt. Graham Golf Club. Builders are delivering 3 to 5 bedroom farmhouse and ranch-style homes in the $300,000 to $534,000 range. A 62.5-acre workforce-housing parcel projects 600+ new rooftops over the next 12 to 24 months.
Major employers within commuting distance include Eastern Arizona College (Thatcher, about 3,600 jobs supported), Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (Safford), Freeport-McMoRan Safford mine (about 1,400 employees), Freeport-McMoRan Morenci mine (about 3,860 employees, 50 mi NE), Thatcher Unified District, Graham County government, Safford Unified District, Walmart Supercenter, and the regional retail corridor along U.S. Route 70.
Thatcher does not have a meaningful attached-housing condo market. The town is overwhelmingly single-family detached (77%+ of housing units). There are some duplex and small multi-family units (mostly student and workforce rentals), but no condo communities of the sort buyers expect in Phoenix or Tucson. Buyers seeking attached product typically rent or move to Safford, where small multi-family options exist.
Thatcher offers something rare in 2026 Arizona: an A-rated school district, low-crime profile, EAC-anchored college town with median prices well below Phoenix and Tucson metros. Copper-mine wage stability from Freeport-McMoRan, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center expansion, and EAC’s projected transition to university status are driving sustained workforce-housing demand with limited supply. Cost of living is 17% below the national average.
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Thatcher Business & Commercial Real Estate
The Thatcher Arizona Real Estate commercial market is shaped by the same forces driving the residential market: copper-mine payrolls, EAC, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center, and US Route 70 retail traffic. Inventory is small, parcels turn over slowly, and pricing is driven by relationship-based transactions, not high-volume turnover. The Highway 70 corridor offers the strongest visibility for retail and commercial sites, while the Main Street commercial spine handles small-business and service-sector activity. Land for redevelopment is available in selected pockets, including the prominent Reay Lane / Main Street intersection across from the park.
For commercial transactions and business sales, you need specialists… not residential agents handling commercial deals on the side. Here’s what’s actually moving in this market right now:
Office Lease Rates $11 to $18 → Annual NNN range |
Retail Lease Rates $12 to $22 → Annual NNN range |
Industrial Lease $6 to $10 → Limited inventory |
Cap Rates Trading 7.0% to 9.0% → Recent sales |
Active Listings 8 to 12 ▲ Lease + sale |
Total Inventory 280K SF → Across types |
For Sale Range $300K to $2.9M → Mixed |
Anchor Asset 5.35 acres → Hwy 70 frontage |
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Coverage area: Thatcher Arizona Real Estate across zip code 85552, the Town of Thatcher municipal limits, and the adjacent community of Central within the same zip.
Data sources: Monthly closed-sale and active-listing data is compiled from local Gila Valley sales records and verified across multiple area data sources before publication. Public records, builder sales centers, and Town of Thatcher planning documents are used for new construction figures and address verification. School ratings are drawn from the official Arizona Department of Education FY25 A-F Letter Grades release (April 15, 2026), with Niche, GreatSchools, and SchoolGrade as secondary references. Crime data comes from CrimeGrade, AreaVibes, and FBI Uniform Crime Reports. Employer data is drawn from Freeport-McMoRan public filings, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center public information, Eastern Arizona College published economic-impact data, and the Town of Thatcher economic-development office.
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.