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ZIP 85297

Population: 37,475 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85297 is $585,349 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $612,500 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,174/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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$585,349

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$585,349
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.7%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$650,970

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$612,500
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
178
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
141
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,174/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
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
7
Middle schools
0
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), Arizona Connections Academy Charter School Inc. (87407), Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista) (90885)
Schools include
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power, Arizona Connections Academy, Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista), Perry High School, Quartz Hill Elementary

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 (4.5 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
73.0°F
Average high
87.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.8 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
49,547
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,447

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (22 mi)
National parks include
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tonto National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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
2007
Housing built before 1970
0.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
88.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,586
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
90.1%

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

How it compares

ZIP 85297State medianUS median
Typical home value$585,349—$288,527
Median sale price$612,500—$325,000
Median days on market59 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,174/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,586—$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 85297?
$585,349.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85297?
$612,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85297?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85297?
Typical rent: $2,174/month.
Is ZIP 85297 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85297. 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 85297?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Williams Air Force Base, 4.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 85297?
12 schools (7 elementary, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85297 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85297?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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