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Cottonwood, AZ

Cottonwood, AZ.

Population: 24,852 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cottonwood, AZ is $390,453 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $410,000 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,818/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, inland flooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$390,453

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$390,453
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.5%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$395,174
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
$410,000
Median list price
$413,990
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
102
Days to pending
84 days
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,818/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,079/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,242/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,146/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,263/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
13
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
6
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Edkey Inc. dba American Heritage Academy (6365), Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397), Liberty Leadership Academy (1001520)
Schools include
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, VACTE - Mingus Union High School, VACTE - Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education, VACTE - Cottonwood-Oak Creek Unified School District, VACTE - Clarkdale Jerome School District

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
68
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iron King Mine - Humboldt Smelter (18.9 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.3 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,242
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,961

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Tuzigoot National Monument (5 mi)
National parks include
Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Cottonwood Airport (CTW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 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)
+2,551 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,438
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,857
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,718

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

How it compares

CottonwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$390,453$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$410,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,818/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,438$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 Cottonwood, AZ?
$390,453.
What is the median sale price in Cottonwood, AZ?
$410,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cottonwood, AZ?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Cottonwood, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,818/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cottonwood, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather, hail.
Is Cottonwood, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cottonwood, AZ. 68 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cottonwood, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cottonwood, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cottonwood, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cottonwood, AZ?
13 schools (4 elementary, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cottonwood, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cottonwood, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cottonwood, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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