Apache County, Arizona Housing Market
In Apache County, Arizona, the median home value is $63,700, with a median monthly rent of $647. This places Apache County at #3127 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 within Arizona.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,102
- Establishments: 485
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 121
- Multi-family: 21
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,386 (avg $46,216)
- Outflow: 21,688 (avg $45,488)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Apache County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85901 | 325.4 | +2.79% | 2025 |
| 2 | 85925 | 296.4 | +5.06% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Apache County | Arizona Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $63,700 | $265,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $647 | $1,073 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.4% | 70.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 8.2 | 19.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Apache County is 76.0% below the Arizona state average and 72.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $647/month is 39.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.2, buying a home in Apache County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Apache County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.4%, compared to 70.7% in Arizona and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudspeth County | Texas | $64,000 | $705 |
| Jewell County | Kansas | $64,600 | $608 |
| Stewart County | Georgia | $65,100 | $607 |
| Dickens County | Texas | $65,300 | $758 |
| Chautauqua County | Kansas | $65,500 | $708 |
Other Counties in Arizona
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz County | $135,800 | $802 | 72.1% |
| Greenlee County | $158,600 | $648 | 53.0% |
| Navajo County | $201,500 | $858 | 73.2% |
| Graham County | $212,000 | $935 | 73.1% |
| Yuma County | $217,800 | $993 | 71.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).