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ZIP 85266

Population: 12,516 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85266 is $1.28M — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.32M after a median 133 days on market. Typical rent runs $5,496/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.28M

Typical home value

+2.5%

1-year change

133

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.28M
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+27.2%
10-year appreciation
+93.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$1.28M

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.32M
Median list price
$1.52M
Median price per sqft
$446
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
133 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
126
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
105
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
105 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$5,496/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cave Creek Unified District (4244), Candeo Schools Inc. (1001161)
Schools include
Black Mountain Elementary School, Desert Sun Academy, Cactus Shadows High School, Cave Creek Academy of Excellence, Candeo North Scottsdale

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
17
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Indian Bend Wash Area (21.2 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
71.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,888
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,647

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tonto National Monument (47 mi)
National parks include
Tonto National Monument, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sky Ranch At Carefree Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
55
Hospitals include
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX, HONORHEALTH TEMPE MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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
1999
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,969
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
88.6%

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

How it compares

ZIP 85266State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.28M—$288,527
Median sale price$1.32M—$325,000
Median days on market133 days—51 days
Typical rent$5,496/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,969—$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 85266?
$1.28M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85266?
$1.32M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85266?
Median days on market: 133 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85266?
Typical rent: $5,496/month.
Is ZIP 85266 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85266. 17 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 85266?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85266?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85266 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85266?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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