Maricopa County, AZ Housing Market Brief
county · AZ · as of May 2026
What is Maricopa County, AZ’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Maricopa County, AZ in its market cycle?
Maricopa County, AZ is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Maricopa County, AZ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $485K | ▼ -0.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▲ +5.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▼ -14.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 20,474 | ▼ -11.2% |
| Homes Sold | 5,833 | ▲ +4.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $267 | ▼ -0.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | 0% |
How has Maricopa County, AZ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maricopa County, AZ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Maricopa County, AZ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Maricopa County, AZ?
The median sale price in Maricopa County, AZ is $485K, having fallen 0.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Maricopa County, AZ?
Maricopa County, AZ scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Maricopa County, AZ's Alpha Score?
Maricopa County, AZ's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Maricopa County, AZ? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.