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Payson, AZ

Payson, AZ.

Population: 23,382 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Payson, AZ is $444,536 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $484,500 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,888/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, wildfire, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$444,536

Typical home value

-0.7%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$444,536
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.0%
10-year appreciation
+87.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$457,220
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
$484,500
Median list price
$529,450
Median price per sqft
$298
1-year sale-price change
+12.7%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
349
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
303
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
90 days
New listings (monthly)
68

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,888/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,055/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,684/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,953/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786), Payson Unified District (4209)
Schools include
NAVIT - Gila Community College, Payson High School, Rim Country Middle School, Julia Randall Elementary School, Payson Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, wildfire, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
46
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.9%
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
57.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.8 in
Annual snowfall
18.5 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
229
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,060
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,666

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tonto National Monument (39 mi)
National parks include
Tonto National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Tuzigoot National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Payson Airport (PJB) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 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)
+314 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,719
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,055
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
153

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

How it compares

PaysonState medianUS median
Typical home value$444,536$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$484,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,888/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,719$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 Payson, AZ?
$444,536.
What is the median sale price in Payson, AZ?
$484,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Payson, AZ?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Payson, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,888/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Payson, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Payson, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Payson, AZ. 46 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 Payson, AZ?
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 Payson, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Payson, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Payson, AZ?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Payson, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Payson, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Payson, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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