Navajo County, Arizona Housing Market
In Navajo County, Arizona, the median home value is $201,500, with a median monthly rent of $858. This places Navajo County at #1383 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 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: $913
- Establishments: 1,847
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 417
- Multi-family: 24
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 39,359 (avg $57,819)
- Outflow: 36,814 (avg $56,986)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Navajo County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85935 | 334.2 | +11.23% | 2025 |
| 2 | 85928 | 232.6 | — | 2024 |
| 3 | 85933 | 327.7 | +1.13% | 2025 |
| 4 | 85929 | 311.1 | +2.39% | 2025 |
| 5 | 85937 | 314.2 | +1.98% | 2025 |
| 6 | 85939 | 339.8 | +2.11% | 2025 |
| 7 | 86025 | 303.4 | +1.20% | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Navajo County | Arizona Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,500 | $265,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $858 | $1,073 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.2% | 70.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.6 | 19.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Navajo County is 24.2% below the Arizona state average and 11.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $858/month is 20.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.6, the buy-vs-rent decision in Navajo County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Navajo County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.2%, compared to 70.7% in Arizona and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | Alabama | $201,500 | $795 |
| Liberty County | Georgia | $201,500 | $1,246 |
| Finney County | Kansas | $201,400 | $1,048 |
| Callaway County | Missouri | $201,600 | $887 |
| Petroleum County | Montana | $201,400 | $800 |
Other Counties in Arizona
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County | $212,000 | $935 | 73.1% |
| Yuma County | $217,800 | $993 | 71.0% |
| Cochise County | $218,300 | $995 | 71.0% |
| Santa Cruz County | $233,000 | $829 | 69.3% |
| Greenlee County | $158,600 | $648 | 53.0% |
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).