Yavapai County, Arizona Housing Market
In Yavapai County, Arizona, the median home value is $425,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,351. This places Yavapai County at #242 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $1,042
- Establishments: 7,247
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,347
- Multi-family: 371
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 108,229 (avg $81,788)
- Outflow: 99,599 (avg $79,649)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Yavapai County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85324 | 282.9 | -35.93% | 2025 |
| 2 | 86351 | 385.6 | +19.42% | 2025 |
| 3 | 86334 | 374.8 | +19.36% | 2025 |
| 4 | 86325 | 318.3 | -3.26% | 2025 |
| 5 | 86333 | 276.9 | -3.12% | 2025 |
| 6 | 86315 | 378.5 | -0.41% | 2025 |
| 7 | 86327 | 283.2 | +4.17% | 2025 |
| 8 | 86326 | 360.8 | +9.81% | 2025 |
| 9 | 86324 | 319.5 | +13.65% | 2025 |
| 10 | 86323 | 349.3 | +3.23% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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📝 Editor's Insight
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How Yavapai County Compares
| Metric | Yavapai County | Arizona Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $425,200 | $265,720 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,351 | $1,073 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.1% | 70.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.2 | 19.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Yavapai County is 60.0% above the Arizona state average and 86.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,351/month is 25.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.2, Yavapai County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Yavapai County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | Florida | $425,100 | $1,741 |
| Klickitat County | Washington | $425,300 | $1,105 |
| Juab County | Utah | $425,400 | $907 |
| Butte County | California | $424,700 | $1,414 |
| Prince George's County | Maryland | $426,000 | $1,799 |
Other Counties in Arizona
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconino County | $448,000 | $1,473 | 59.7% |
| Maricopa County | $452,800 | $1,708 | 65.2% |
| Pinal County | $349,000 | $1,537 | 81.7% |
| Pima County | $319,700 | $1,212 | 65.2% |
| Mohave County | $281,000 | $1,091 | 74.1% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).