Top Arizona markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safford, AZ | 51 | F |
| 2 | Nogales, AZ | 45 | F |
| 3 | Yuma, AZ | 40 | F |
| 4 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | 27 | F |
| 5 | Sierra Vista, AZ | 23 | F |
| 6 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | 22 | F |
| 7 | Flagstaff, AZ | 19 | F |
| 8 | Payson, AZ | 15 | F |
| 9 | Show Low, AZ | 13 | F |
| 10 | Tucson, AZ | 9 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graham County, AZ | 49 | F |
| 2 | Santa Cruz County, AZ | 41 | F |
| 3 | Yuma County, AZ | 36 | F |
| 4 | Apache County, AZ | 30 | F |
| 5 | Mohave County, AZ | 25 | F |
| 6 | Cochise County, AZ | 25 | F |
| 7 | Coconino County, AZ | 22 | F |
| 8 | Gila County, AZ | 18 | F |
| 9 | Navajo County, AZ | 17 | F |
| 10 | Yavapai County, AZ | 13 | F |
Arizona Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Arizona. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Arizona Metro Areas
11 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Arizona
Arizona Counties
15 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Arizona
+3 more counties in Arizona tracked by PropertyIQ
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Arizona Real Estate Market Analysis
Arizona's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable Arizona metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
Arizona ranks among the top US states for domestic in-migration, drawing Californians, remote workers, and retirees attracted by warm climate, no state income tax on Social Security, and relative affordability. Metro Phoenix has become a major corporate relocation destination (TSMC, Intel, Toyota) while Tucson benefits from University of Arizona stability. The state's boom-bust history makes PropertyIQ's predictive scoring particularly valuable for timing entry points.
Use PropertyIQ's scores and interactive analytics to find the right Arizona market for your goals. Compare metros side-by-side, explore county-level data for granular insights, or use the Graphs tool to track historical trends for any Arizona market over time.
Arizona Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Arizona Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-18. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Arizona?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 11 metro areas and 15 counties in Arizona, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Arizona market?
A score of 50 marks Arizona's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Arizona market is read against Arizona's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Arizona average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Arizona?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Arizona metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Arizona market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Arizona shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Arizona metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Safford, AZ has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Arizona metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.