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Housing Affordability in Arizona
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 31.0%
- U.S. 32.2%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 51.4%
- U.S. 51.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.7%
- U.S. 22.7%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,803/mo
- U.S. $1,963/mo
Housing affordability by county
15 counties in Arizona
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| County | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache County | 15.5% | 24.1% | 13.7% | 16.0% |
| Cochise County | 27.5% | 48.2% | 19.8% | 29.3% |
| Coconino County | 32.6% | 51.6% | 20.3% | 30.9% |
| Gila County | 25.7% | 38.6% | 22.4% | 25.9% |
| Graham County | 21.5% | 30.0% | 18.7% | 23.0% |
| Greenlee County | 8.3% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 12.6% |
| La Paz County | 21.5% | 28.3% | 19.1% | 19.6% |
| Maricopa County | 32.1% | 52.6% | 21.5% | 31.4% |
| Mohave County | 29.8% | 48.9% | 23.7% | 29.5% |
| Navajo County | 20.3% | 34.5% | 15.8% | 22.0% |
| Pima County | 32.4% | 53.2% | 22.0% | 31.8% |
| Pinal County | 27.0% | 46.8% | 23.1% | 28.8% |
| Santa Cruz County | 30.7% | 49.9% | 23.1% | 30.0% |
| Yavapai County | 29.8% | 46.2% | 24.9% | 28.7% |
| Yuma County | 28.2% | 48.0% | 20.8% | 28.5% |
Housing affordability in the largest cities
Cities and towns with 5,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 34.1% | 51.8% | 21.6% | 31.0% |
| Tucson | 38.7% | 55.4% | 24.1% | 32.8% |
| Mesa | 33.2% | 55.1% | 21.5% | 32.3% |
| Gilbert | 25.3% | 46.4% | 17.8% | 28.9% |
| Chandler | 27.1% | 45.6% | 17.5% | 28.4% |
| Glendale | 36.4% | 58.4% | 20.6% | 34.4% |
| Scottsdale | 31.6% | 48.2% | 23.8% | 29.2% |
| Peoria | 29.2% | 59.1% | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Tempe | 37.7% | 52.7% | 18.1% | 31.3% |
| Surprise | 28.7% | 55.6% | 21.8% | 32.2% |
| San Tan Valley | 27.2% | 44.7% | 23.4% | 28.2% |
| Goodyear | 30.9% | 64.0% | 21.9% | 37.1% |
| Buckeye | 27.4% | 45.7% | 24.5% | 28.3% |
| Yuma | 30.9% | 52.4% | 20.9% | 30.9% |
| Avondale | 35.2% | 55.1% | 23.1% | 32.7% |
| Flagstaff | 42.7% | 58.0% | 22.5% | 34.6% |
| Casas Adobes | 30.6% | 51.7% | 20.9% | 30.8% |
| Queen Creek | 22.1% | 48.7% | 19.4% | 29.5% |
| Maricopa | 28.8% | 52.4% | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Casa Grande | 32.7% | 57.7% | 24.3% | 34.4% |
| Lake Havasu City | 31.5% | 51.5% | 24.8% | 30.7% |
| Marana | 23.4% | 41.8% | 20.1% | 24.6% |
| Catalina Foothills | 23.7% | 43.3% | 18.0% | 26.9% |
| Prescott Valley | 30.2% | 50.1% | 23.0% | 30.1% |
| Oro Valley | 23.0% | 46.8% | 16.1% | 28.3% |
| Prescott | 30.3% | 52.5% | 20.6% | 31.6% |
| Sierra Vista | 27.9% | 46.8% | 16.6% | 28.8% |
| Bullhead City | 34.1% | 54.5% | 26.0% | 32.2% |
| Apache Junction | 28.9% | 55.7% | 22.6% | 32.3% |
| Sun City | 32.3% | 68.1% | 26.3% | 42.0% |
| San Luis | 33.0% | 37.2% | 31.3% | 19.9% |
| El Mirage | 33.8% | 48.1% | 27.9% | 28.8% |
| Sahuarita | 22.9% | 44.9% | 18.1% | 27.1% |
| Kingman | 28.7% | 47.6% | 20.4% | 28.7% |
| Fortuna Foothills | 23.1% | 53.9% | 18.0% | 32.2% |
| Drexel Heights | 27.2% | 51.9% | 23.1% | 32.1% |
| Sun City West | 28.4% | 75.5% | 22.7% | 42.2% |
| Florence | 22.0% | 29.7% | 20.9% | 22.6% |
| Fountain Hills | 26.3% | 52.4% | 21.8% | 31.3% |
| Anthem | 30.3% | 61.3% | 24.8% | 36.4% |
| Green Valley | 26.9% | 69.9% | 21.0% | 45.2% |
| Rio Rico | 30.2% | 62.0% | 25.2% | 38.1% |
| Nogales | 32.6% | 45.5% | 20.3% | 26.0% |
| New River | 21.9% | 62.7% | 19.7% | 33.9% |
| Eloy | 26.6% | 44.3% | 21.3% | 27.2% |
| Coolidge | 27.3% | 45.4% | 21.5% | 28.7% |
| Payson | 30.6% | 46.2% | 25.6% | 28.8% |
| Flowing Wells | 42.5% | 52.2% | 38.5% | 31.2% |
| Vail | 20.5% | 42.4% | 18.6% | 22.4% |
| Douglas | 31.4% | 45.6% | 23.9% | 28.9% |
| Tanque Verde | 19.0% | 53.6% | 17.9% | 31.9% |
| Fort Mohave | 28.8% | 40.8% | 27.1% | 27.9% |
| Valencia West | 24.1% | 8.9% | 25.1% | 14.0% |
| Somerton | 21.1% | 39.1% | 14.9% | 26.3% |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 24.4% | 69.9% | 18.3% | 32.8% |
| New Kingman-Butler | 24.8% | 35.7% | 19.2% | 26.5% |
| Sun Lakes | 31.7% | 72.5% | 26.4% | 48.8% |
| Chino Valley | 26.7% | 32.0% | 25.7% | 23.5% |
| Gold Canyon | 22.1% | 43.9% | 20.9% | 24.4% |
| Saddlebrooke | 27.3% | 34.1% | 27.0% | 27.2% |
| Paradise Valley | 27.2% | 21.1% | 27.4% | 14.7% |
| Cottonwood | 37.5% | 45.7% | 30.6% | 28.9% |
| Camp Verde | 22.7% | 32.1% | 20.1% | 25.1% |
| Tucson Estates | 22.0% | 40.6% | 20.4% | 28.7% |
| Show Low | 27.8% | 48.2% | 18.0% | 29.4% |
| Verde Village | 35.1% | 50.9% | 31.7% | 33.4% |
| Tucson Mountains | 22.8% | 59.4% | 21.5% | 50.0% or more |
| Safford | 33.0% | 37.4% | 31.4% | 24.1% |
| Sedona | 35.9% | 44.6% | 32.7% | 29.0% |
| Corona de Tucson | 20.3% | 12.8% | 20.6% | 18.8% |
| Arizona City | 26.7% | 42.9% | 22.2% | 28.4% |
| Picture Rocks | 25.7% | 69.9% | 23.0% | 50.0% or more |
| Winslow | 22.7% | 37.9% | 11.7% | 20.7% |
| Golden Valley | 36.6% | 72.3% | 34.3% | 43.8% |
| Wickenburg | 38.5% | 69.5% | 33.2% | 42.4% |
| Tuba City | 15.3% | 16.0% | 14.8% | Less than 10.0% |
| Tolleson | 45.4% | 59.6% | 26.2% | 47.8% |
| Page | 14.9% | 31.9% | 7.7% | 15.9% |
| Globe | 21.6% | 39.0% | 15.5% | 24.7% |
| Youngtown | 35.1% | 55.2% | 23.9% | 33.3% |
| Litchfield Park | 27.3% | 65.1% | 20.8% | 38.2% |
| Rincon Valley | 22.7% | 100.0% | 22.0% | Not reported |
| Catalina | 26.1% | 33.1% | 25.4% | 22.8% |
| Snowflake | 25.7% | 36.3% | 23.9% | 24.3% |
| Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) | 30.9% | 48.4% | 23.6% | 29.2% |
| Williamson | 30.6% | 81.4% | 27.7% | 42.4% |
| Avra Valley | 20.6% | 29.7% | 18.1% | 22.7% |
| Doney Park | 23.1% | 77.1% | 20.9% | 35.5% |
| Thatcher | 19.2% | 35.2% | 14.5% | 27.8% |
| Benson | 36.9% | 61.9% | 22.4% | 34.7% |
| Guadalupe | 44.2% | 61.5% | 33.9% | 39.6% |
| Three Points | 17.5% | 0.0% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| Citrus Park | 33.8% | 50.0% | 33.1% | 37.5% |
| Cave Creek | 34.7% | 48.8% | 33.9% | 24.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Arizona?
- In Arizona, 31.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- Which Arizona counties have the highest housing cost burden?
- Among counties with 10,000 or more people, the highest are Coconino County (32.6%), Pima County (32.4%), Maricopa County (32.1%).
- Which Arizona counties have the lowest housing cost burden?
- The lowest are Apache County (15.5%), Navajo County (20.3%), Graham County (21.5%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates