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Yuma, AZ

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Yuma.

Population: 95,034 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Yuma, AZ is $283,802 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $316,850 after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,443/month. 45 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with earthquake, heat wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$283,802

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$283,802
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$285,513
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
$316,850
Median list price
$325,225
Median price per sqft
$221
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
249
For-sale inventory
500
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
377
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
126

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,443/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,244/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,703/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,087/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
45
Elementary schools
21
Middle schools
5
High schools
16
Charter schools
8
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Yuma Private Industry Council Inc. (4509), The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355), Juniper Tree Academy (79064)
Schools include
Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School, AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma, Amerischools Academy - Yuma North, Desert View Academy, Student Choice High School - Yuma

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heat wave, drought, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heat wave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
60
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Yuma Marine Corps Air Station (5.2 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
75.0°F
Average high
90.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
3.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
161
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
496
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,178

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Morris Equipment Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
2
Hospitals include
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL YUMA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
14
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)
+510 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
13.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,310
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,955
Average weekly wage
$1,035
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,155

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

How it compares

YumaState medianUS median
Typical home value$283,802$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$316,850$379,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,443/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,310$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 Yuma, AZ?
$283,802.
What is the median sale price in Yuma, AZ?
$316,850.
How long do homes take to sell in Yuma, AZ?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Yuma, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,443/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yuma, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heat wave, drought, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Yuma, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 60 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Yuma, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Yuma, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yuma, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Yuma, AZ?
45 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 16 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Yuma, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yuma, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yuma, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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