📊 Arizona · Housing Market 2026
Phoenix Housing Market Data 2026
Median prices, cap rates, rent benchmarks, and investment outlook for Phoenix, Arizona — data sourced from Zillow, HUD FMR, and Census ACS.
🟡 Moderate Market
Median Price:$410,000
Cap Rate:4.5%
Vacancy:N/A
$410,000
Median Home Price
YoY: N/A
4.5%
Avg Cap Rate
Cash-on-cash: N/A
N/A
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
YoY: N/A
N/A
Vacancy Rate
Strong demand
N/A
Days on Market
$410,000 / 4.5%
Price / Cap Rate
🟡 Moderate Market
📈 Market Analysis — Phoenix, AZ
**Phoenix 2026 Market Analysis: Strategic Outlook**
Phoenix enters 2026 as a stabilized
🏘️ Rent Breakdown — HUD Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rent represents the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers in Phoenix. Used as a benchmark for Section 8 voucher limits and rental market analysis.
| Bedroom Count | Monthly Rent (HUD FMR) | Annual Rental Income | Est. Cap Rate at Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | N/A/mo | N/A | N/A est. |
| 2 Bedrooms | N/A/mo | N/A | N/A est. |
| 3 Bedrooms | N/A/mo | N/A | N/A est. |
* Estimated cap rate uses the 70% rule (30% reserved for expenses). Actual cap rates vary by property and management style.
💰 Cost of Investing in Phoenix
| Cost Item | Rate / Amount | Est. Annual Cost | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Tax | 0.6% effective rate | $2,542 | $212/mo |
| Homeowners Insurance | Arizona avg premium | $1,500 | $125/mo |
| Total Tax + Insurance | Based on median home price of $410,000 | $337/mo | |
These figures reflect state-level averages. Property tax rates vary by county; insurance costs vary by property type, age, and claims history. Source: Tax Foundation (2025), NAIC (2024).
⚖️ How Phoenix Compares to National Averages
Avg Cap Rate
4.5%
National avg: 5.5%
Below average
Median Home Price
$410,000
National avg: $371,696
Above national avg
Vacancy Rate
N/A
National avg: 7.8%
✓ Low vacancy
2BR Median Rent
N/A/mo
National avg: $1,469/mo
Days on Market
N/A
National avg: 41 days
Price Growth YoY
N/A
National avg: +3.6%
National averages calculated across all 69 tracked US investor markets. A cap rate above the national average suggests stronger cash flow potential relative to purchase price.
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