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Rio Rico, AZ — ZIP 85648

Population: 22,118 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ) is $269,346 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,500 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,650/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with heat wave, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,346

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$269,346
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$272,826
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
$287,500
Median list price
$312,900
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+4.5%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
87
For-sale inventory
146
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
150
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
101 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,650/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$725/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$796/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,485/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.5 : 1
Schools include
Calabasas School, Mountain View School, San Cayetano Elementary School, Rio Rico High School, Coatimundi Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, lightning, wildfire, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
62.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.1 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
190
Days with Moderate air quality
171
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
187

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,941
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tumacácori National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Tumacácori National Historical Park, Coronado National Memorial, Saguaro National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER SAHUARITA, HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 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)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
2.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,430
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,428
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
353

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

How it compares

ZIP 85648State medianUS median
Typical home value$269,346$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$287,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,650/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,430$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 85648?
$269,346.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 85648?
$287,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 85648?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 85648?
Typical rent: $1,650/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 85648?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, lightning, wildfire, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 85648 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 85648. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 85648?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 85648?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 85648?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 85648?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 85648 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 85648?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 85648?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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