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Gold Canyon, AZ—85118

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$481,000
1.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$82,900
28.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
85
13.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$2,700
11.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$2,000
49.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,800
17.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Gold Canyon, AZ

As of May '26, the median home price in Gold Canyon, AZ is $481,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.9%. This indicates that home prices in Gold Canyon, AZ are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$481,000-1.9%
Single Family $483,000-2.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$426,000-3.2%
    3 Bed
    		$482,000-1.6%
    4 Bed
    		$618,000-1.0%
    5 Bed $860,3261.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    11.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.6%

    Rental Trends — Gold Canyon, AZ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gold Canyon, AZ is $3,080, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gold Canyon, AZ is 2-bedrooms: $2,690, 3-bedrooms: $2,960, 4-bedrooms: $3,430. The most common rental property sizes in Gold Canyon, AZ are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 44.6% and 27.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,700$3,080
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $2,000$2,690
    3 Bed Rent $2,800$2,960
    4 Bed Rent $2,600$3,430
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    27.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    24.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.6%

    Property Listings — Gold Canyon, AZ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gold Canyon, AZ is 85. This is a increase of 13.0% 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 30.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$526,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		2373.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.1%3.0%
    Days on Market
    		8513.0%
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    Demographics — Gold Canyon, AZ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gold Canyon, AZ has a population of 14,000, which has increased by 8.1% over the past 5 years. Gold Canyon, AZ is a less popular place for families, as children make up 6.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 38.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		14,0008.1%
    % Under 18
    		6.7%13.6%
    % Seniors
    		52.1%-0.4%
    % WFH
    		23.3%111.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		38.4%3.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gold Canyon, AZ is a predominantly white area, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gold Canyon, AZ is hispanic, making up 8.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.1% of the population in Gold Canyon, AZ, and this percentage has decreased by 26.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		86.2%-4.9%
    % Black
    		0.7%-30.0%
    % Hispanic
    		8.1%68.8%
    % Asian
    		0.7%-56.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.1%-26.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Gold Canyon, AZ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 564 mortgage originations in Gold Canyon, AZ, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Gold Canyon, AZ. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		564
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		8.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Gold Canyon, AZ

    Gold Canyon, AZ lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		3
    Total Units Section 8
    		3
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,510
    2 Bedroom-$250$2,000$1,750
    3 Bedroom-$450$2,800$2,350
    4 Bedroom$30$2,600$2,630

    Affordability — Gold Canyon, AZ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.9
    Median Home Price$481,000
    Median Household Income$82,900

    Gold Canyon, AZ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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