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ZIP 85142

Population: 93,700 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85142 is $584,470 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $688,582 after a median 78 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,166/month. 36 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$584,470

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$584,470
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.8%
10-year appreciation
+98.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$641,034

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$688,582
Median list price
$724,990
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
320
For-sale inventory
567
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
431
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
74 days
New listings (monthly)
119

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,166/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,493/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
36
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
4
High schools
12
Charter schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), Cambridge Academy East Inc (78888)
Schools include
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon, Benjamin Franklin High School, American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12, American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6, American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
13
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Air Force Base (5.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
8.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,361
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,714

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tonto National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Pegasus Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
53
Hospitals include
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX, HONORHEALTH TEMPE MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2010
Housing built before 1970
1.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
88.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,457
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85142State medianUS median
Typical home value$584,470—$288,527
Median sale price$688,582—$325,000
Median days on market78 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,166/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,457—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 85142?
$584,470.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85142?
$688,582.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85142?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85142?
Typical rent: $2,166/month.
Is ZIP 85142 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85142. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85142?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85142?
36 schools (16 elementary, 4 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85142 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85142?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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