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Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ—85746

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$286,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$68,500
45.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
57
3.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$1,770
2.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$870
11.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,400
0.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,770
0.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

As of May '26, the median home price in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is $286,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.8%. This indicates that home prices in Drexel Heights, Tucson, 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
$286,000-3.8%
Single Family $287,000-3.7%
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
    		$223,000-3.5%
    3 Bed
    		$283,000-3.1%
    4 Bed
    		$315,000-2.2%
    5 Bed $361,653-0.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    11.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    14.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    22.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Rental Trends — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is $1,730, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is studios: $850, 1-bedrooms: $883, 2-bedrooms: $1,380, 3-bedrooms: $1,780, 4-bedrooms: $2,030. The most common rental property sizes in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 47.3% and 18.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,770$1,730
    Studio Rent $850$850
    1 Bed Rent $870$883
    2 Bed Rent $1,400$1,380
    3 Bed Rent $1,770$1,780
    4 Bed Rent $2,050$2,030
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.3%
    1 Bedroom
    18.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.0%

    Property Listings — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is 57. This is a increase of 3.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$325,0004.0%
    Listing Count
    		10423.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%23.0%
    Days on Market
    		573.0%
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    Demographics — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ has a population of 44,000, which has decreased by -1.8% over the past 5 years. Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		44,000-1.8%
    % Under 18
    		25.5%-14.1%
    % Seniors
    		15.5%22.0%
    % WFH
    		9.8%151.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		17.8%40.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is a predominantly hispanic area, with 72.3% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 3.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ is white, making up 19.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.4% of the population in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ, and this percentage has increased by 6.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		19.6%15.3%
    % Black
    		2.7%22.7%
    % Hispanic
    		72.3%-3.3%
    % Asian
    		1.1%57.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		16.4%6.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 366 mortgage originations in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ, of which 61.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 36.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 25.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		366
    % Conventional Loans
    		61.0%
    % Government Loans
    		39.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		25.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ under the Section 8 program is 4.8%. 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 Drexel Heights, Tucson, 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
    		320
    Total Units Section 8
    		224
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$300$870$1,170
    2 Bedroom$130$1,400$1,530
    3 Bedroom$370$1,770$2,140
    4 Bedroom$440$2,050$2,490

    Affordability — Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.2
    Median Home Price$286,000
    Median Household Income$68,500

    Drexel Heights, Tucson, AZ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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