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ZIP 85209

Population: 43,150 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85209 is $439,796 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,862/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$439,796

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$439,796
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+9.3%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$486,426

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$435,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
158
For-sale inventory
149
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
134
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,862/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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Noah Webster Schools - Mesa (10760), East Mesa Charter Elementary School Inc. (87401), Imagine Middle at East Mesa Inc. (88369)
Schools include
Noah Webster Schools- Mesa, Imagine East Mesa Elementary, Imagine East Mesa Middle, Virtual School of Arizona, State Online School

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
2
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Air Force Base (4.8 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)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
87.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,357
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,139

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tonto National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HONORHEALTH FOUR PEAKS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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
2001
Housing built before 1970
1.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,661
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

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

How it compares

ZIP 85209State medianUS median
Typical home value$439,796—$288,527
Median sale price$435,000—$325,000
Median days on market56 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,862/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,661—$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 85209?
$439,796.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85209?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85209?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85209?
Typical rent: $1,862/month.
Is ZIP 85209 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85209. 2 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 85209?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Williams Air Force Base, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 85209?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85209 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85209?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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