Buckeye, AZ—85326
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Home Price Trends — Buckeye, AZ
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Buckeye, AZ is $372,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.1%. This indicates that home prices in Buckeye, AZ are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $372,000 | -2.1% |
| Single Family | $372,000 | -2.1% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $324,000 | -3.9% |
3 Bed | $351,000 | -2.5% |
4 Bed | $386,000 | -2.3% |
| 5 Bed | $432,000 | -1.6% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Buckeye, AZ
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Buckeye, AZ is $2,030, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Buckeye, AZ is studios: $1,100, 1-bedrooms: $1,190, 2-bedrooms: $1,680, 3-bedrooms: $1,970, 4-bedrooms: $2,160. The most common rental property sizes in Buckeye, AZ are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 46.3% and 25.9% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,950 | $2,030 |
| Studio Rent | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,000 | $1,190 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,520 | $1,680 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,850 | $1,970 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,000 | $2,160 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Buckeye, AZ
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Buckeye, AZ is 64. This is a increase of 12.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 39.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $396,000 | -1.0% |
Listing Count | 569 | 31.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 2.2% | 31.0% |
Days on Market | 64 | 12.0% |
Demographics — Buckeye, AZ
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Buckeye, AZ has a population of 73,900, which has increased by 21.2% over the past 5 years. Buckeye, AZ is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.7% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 73,900 | 21.2% |
% Under 18 | 26.5% | -7.3% |
% Seniors | 9.1% | -3.2% |
% WFH | 12.7% | 202.4% |
% w/ College Degree | 17.3% | 24.5% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Buckeye, AZ is a predominantly hispanic area, with 49.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 19.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Buckeye, AZ is white, making up 37.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.2% of the population in Buckeye, AZ, and this percentage has remained stable as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting immigration has remained steady.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 37.9% | -16.0% |
% Black | 7.1% | -14.5% |
% Hispanic | 49.9% | 19.4% |
% Asian | 1.3% | -18.8% |
% Foreign Born | 12.2% | 0.0% |
Mortgage and Risk — Buckeye, AZ
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 2622 mortgage originations in Buckeye, AZ, of which 49.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 54.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Buckeye, AZ. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 2,622 |
% Conventional Loans | 49.0% |
% Government Loans | 51.0% |
% Investor Loans | 1.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 11.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Buckeye, AZ
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Buckeye, AZ under the Section 8 program is 6.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Buckeye, AZ, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 267 |
Total Units Section 8 | 267 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 6.5% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 88.9% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $760 | $1,000 | $1,760 |
| 2 Bedroom | $520 | $1,520 | $2,040 |
| 3 Bedroom | $890 | $1,850 | $2,740 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,070 | $2,000 | $3,070 |
Affordability — Buckeye, AZ
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 4.2 |
| Median Home Price | $372,000 |
| Median Household Income | $91,400 |