Safford, AZ 85546 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Safford, AZ—85546

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$274,000

4.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$61,900

19.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

16.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$1,600

12.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,050

19.4% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,300

1.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,600

18.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Safford, AZ

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Safford, AZ is $274,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Safford, AZ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$274,000	4.2%
Single Family	$274,000	3.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Safford, AZ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Safford, AZ is $1,700, with a year-over-year rent change of -12.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Safford, AZ is studios: $1,450, 1-bedrooms: $967, 2-bedrooms: $1,400, 3-bedrooms: $1,640, 4-bedrooms: $2,400. The most common rental property sizes in Safford, AZ are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.7% and 26.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,600	$1,700
Studio Rent	$1,450	$1,450
1 Bed Rent	$1,050	$967
2 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,400
3 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,640
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,400

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.3%

1 Bedroom

15.3%

2 Bedrooms

26.7%

3 Bedrooms

36.7%

4 Bedrooms

17.1%

5+ Bedrooms

1.0%

Property Listings — Safford, AZ

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Safford, AZ is 54. This is a increase of 37.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$349,000	5.0%
Listing Count	63	40.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	40.0%
Days on Market	62	16.0%

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Demographics — Safford, AZ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Safford, AZ has a population of 20,700, which has remained stable by -0.1% over the past 5 years. Safford, AZ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	20,700	-0.1%
% Under 18	24.5%	-0.8%
% Seniors	14.4%	1.4%
% WFH	5.0%	163.2%
% w/ College Degree	13.1%	0.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Safford, AZ is a predominantly white area, with 51.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Safford, AZ is hispanic, making up 42.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.4% of the population in Safford, AZ, and this percentage has decreased by 29.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	51.9%	-1.9%
% Black	1.9%	-36.7%
% Hispanic	42.6%	4.4%
% Asian	0.6%	-25.0%
% Foreign Born	3.4%	-29.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Safford, AZ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 336 mortgage originations in Safford, AZ, of which 44.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 44.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Safford, AZ. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 18.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	336
% Conventional Loans	44.0%
% Government Loans	56.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	18.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Safford, AZ

Safford, AZ lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	55
Total Units Section 8	55
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	93.6%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$1,050	$950
2 Bedroom	-$100	$1,300	$1,200
3 Bedroom	$20	$1,600	$1,620
4 Bedroom	$20	$2,000	$2,020

Safford, AZ—85546

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Safford, AZ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Safford, AZ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Safford, AZ

Demographics — Safford, AZ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Safford, AZ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Safford, AZ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Safford, AZ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Safford, AZ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$274,000
Median Household Income	$61,900

Safford, AZ—85546

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Safford, AZ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Safford, AZ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Safford, AZ

Demographics — Safford, AZ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Safford, AZ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Safford, AZ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Safford, AZ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Safford, AZ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Gripe

Thatcher, AZ

Central

Aragon Place, AZ

Pima, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

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