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Sun Lakes, AZ — ZIP 85248

Population: 37,095 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85248 (Sun Lakes, AZ) is $549,653 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $530,000 after a median 73 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,248/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with hail, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$549,653

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$549,653
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.6%
5-year appreciation
+8.9%
10-year appreciation
+69.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$604,591
House Price Index (state)
567.9 (+0.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$530,000
Median list price
$559,000
Median price per sqft
$275
1-year sale-price change
-3.4%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
215
For-sale inventory
248
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
210
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
62

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,248/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (90842), BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92865), Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Schools include
BASIS Chandler, BASIS Chandler Primary- South Campus, Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School, Bogle Junior High School, Hamilton High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · heat wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Air Force Base (14.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
88.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
73
Days with Good air quality
32
Days with Moderate air quality
295
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
366

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
61,249
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,522

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (25 mi)
National parks include
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tonto National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Chandler Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
57
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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
153
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,982 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
1.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,886
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,070,496
Average weekly wage
$1,467
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
31,651

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 85248State medianUS median
Typical home value$549,653$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$530,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$2,248/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,886$1,519$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 85248?
$549,653.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85248?
$530,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85248?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85248?
Typical rent: $2,248/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85248?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, drought.
Is ZIP 85248 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85248. 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.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85248?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85248?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85248?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85248?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85248 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85248?
Moderate. Median AQI: 73. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85248?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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