Thatcher, AZ 85552 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Thatcher, AZ—85552

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$350,000

5.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$80,700

48.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

17.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.6%

Median Rent

$1,050

32.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$950

12.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,050

4.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,850

13.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Thatcher, AZ

As of May '26, the median home price in Thatcher, AZ is $350,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.8%. This indicates that home prices in Thatcher, AZ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$350,000	5.8%
Single Family	$351,000	5.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Thatcher, AZ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Thatcher, AZ is $1,290, with a year-over-year rent change of -32.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Thatcher, AZ is studios: $660, 1-bedrooms: $958, 2-bedrooms: $1,050, 3-bedrooms: $2,380, 4-bedrooms: $2,600. The most common rental property sizes in Thatcher, AZ are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.0% and 24.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,050	$1,290
Studio Rent	$660	$660
1 Bed Rent	$950	$958
2 Bed Rent	$1,050	$1,050
3 Bed Rent	$1,850	$2,380
4 Bed Rent	$2,600	$2,600

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

9.1%

1 Bedroom

9.3%

2 Bedrooms

24.8%

3 Bedrooms

35.0%

4 Bedrooms

21.9%

Property Listings — Thatcher, AZ

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Thatcher, AZ is 80. This is a decrease of -17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$379,000	3.0%
Listing Count	28	-5.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	-5.0%
Days on Market	80	-17.0%

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Demographics — Thatcher, AZ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Thatcher, AZ has a population of 6,620, which has remained stable by 0.7% over the past 5 years. Thatcher, AZ is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.5% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	6,620	0.7%
% Under 18	28.2%	-0.7%
% Seniors	14.3%	5.1%
% WFH	3.5%	-25.5%
% w/ College Degree	21.8%	-13.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Thatcher, AZ is a predominantly white area, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 11.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Thatcher, AZ is hispanic, making up 21.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Thatcher, AZ, and this percentage has increased by 36.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	75.8%	11.5%
% Black	0.1%	-85.7%
% Hispanic	21.0%	-23.4%
% Asian	0.7%	-12.5%
% Foreign Born	2.6%	36.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Thatcher, AZ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 154 mortgage originations in Thatcher, AZ, of which 62.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Thatcher, AZ. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	154
% Conventional Loans	62.0%
% Government Loans	38.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Thatcher, AZ

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	19
Total Units Section 8	19
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	86.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$80	$950	$1,030
2 Bedroom	$250	$1,050	$1,300
3 Bedroom	-$90	$1,850	$1,760
4 Bedroom	-$420	$2,600	$2,180

Thatcher, AZ—85552

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Thatcher, AZ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Thatcher, AZ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Thatcher, AZ

Demographics — Thatcher, AZ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Thatcher, AZ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Thatcher, AZ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Thatcher, AZ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Thatcher, AZ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Central

Pima, AZ

Safford, AZ

Gripe

Geronimo

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$350,000
Median Household Income	$80,700

Thatcher, AZ—85552

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Thatcher, AZ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Thatcher, AZ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Thatcher, AZ

Demographics — Thatcher, AZ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Thatcher, AZ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Thatcher, AZ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Thatcher, AZ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Thatcher, AZ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Central

Pima, AZ

Safford, AZ

Gripe

Geronimo

Frequently Asked Questions

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