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County in Arizona

Maricopa County, Arizona

Maricopa County is the most populous county in Arizona, with 4,559,748 residents. Maricopa County has an FHA limit of $557,750 for one-unit homes. The typical home value here is $452,800. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,734 a month; to pay it without spending more than 30% of your income, you need to earn about $33.35 an hour.

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  • Typical home price

    $452,800

    +15% vs. Arizona +36% vs. U.S.

    Half of owner-occupied homes are worth more and half are worth less.

    • Maricopa
    • Arizona
    • United States

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

  • Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms

    $1,734 a month

    +7% vs. Arizona Same as the U.S.

    HUD's reference rent for a two-bedroom apartment, with basic utilities.

    • Maricopa
    • Arizona
    • United States

    Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

  • FHA limit 2026, 1 unit

    $557,750

    FHA high-cost area

    The most you can borrow with an FHA loan for a one-unit home here.

    • Maricopa
    • Floor
    • Ceiling

    Source: HUD, 2026 data

  • Property tax

    0.44% of value per year

    −8% vs. Arizona −53% vs. U.S.

    $1,983 a year for the typical owner

    • Maricopa
    • Arizona
    • United States

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$455,168
0.9% less than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,715 a month
1% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Data from October 2026

In short

What is housing like in Maricopa County today?

The monthly payment on a typical home with FHA would be about $3,567, that is, 48% of the typical household income in Maricopa County. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $152,864 a year; the typical income here is $89,300. Homes here are worth 15% more than the average across Arizona. This is a high-cost area for FHA: the limit is above the national floor.

Renting is a stretch: 53% of renters put 30% or more of their income toward housing. There are 11 agencies with HUD-approved housing counselors who speak Spanish near here.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024); HUD (2026 data); HUD (Retrieved November 6, 2026).

Only here

What sets Maricopa County apart

  1. Maricopa County has the highest typical rent of the 15 counties in Arizona: $1,708.

  2. Maricopa County has the highest typical household income of the 15 counties in Arizona: $89,300.

  3. Of the 15 counties in Arizona, Maricopa County has the highest typical home value: $452,800.

  4. Maricopa County has the highest typical rent in its area: $1,708, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Pinal County ($1,537).

  5. Maricopa County has the highest typical home value in its area: $452,800, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Yavapai County ($425,200).

  6. From 2020 to 2025, home prices in Maricopa County rose 56% on FHFA's index, about the same as in Arizona (55%).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024); FHFA (2025 data).

The homes here

Housing in Maricopa County

What homes there are in Maricopa County, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

In Maricopa County, 6 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses, about the same as in Arizona.

Year built

The typical year built in Maricopa County is 1993, about the same as in Arizona (1992).

In Maricopa County, 61% of homes have 3 bedrooms or more, about the same as in Arizona.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

About 65% of owner-occupied homes in Maricopa County are worth less than the FHA loan limit for this county ($557,750); the rest are worth more.

Monthly rent with utilities

Measured against HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,734), about 52% of rented homes in Maricopa County cost less.

With a mortgage

$1,931 a month

Arizona: $1,803 a month

Without a mortgage

$575 a month

Arizona: $525 a month

Owners with a mortgage

67%

Arizona: 62%

In Maricopa County, 67% of owners have a mortgage, and their typical cost is $1,931 a month, against $1,803 in Arizona. Without one it drops to $575.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

The typical home value in Maricopa County rose 74% since 2015–2019, about the same as in Arizona (75%).

Rents in Maricopa County rose faster than in Arizona: 52% since 2015–2019, against 47%.

Here income did not keep up with housing: it rose 39%, while home values changed +74% and rent +52%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureMaricopa CountyArizonaUnited States
Rental vacancy 6.0%5.8%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy 0.9%1.0%0.9%
More than one person per room 4.3%4.3%3.4%
People per household 2.592.532.53
Drive alone 65%67%69%
Carpool 10%10%9%
Public transit 1%1%3%
Walk or bike 2%2%3%
Work from home 21%18%15%
Other means 2%2%2%
Typical commute 20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

In Maricopa County, the rental vacancy rate is 6.0%, about the same as in Arizona.

Much as in Arizona, 4.3% of households in Maricopa County have more than one person per room.

A household in Maricopa County has 2.59 people on average, about the same as in Arizona (2.53).

The car rules in Maricopa County: 65% of workers drive to work alone, and the typical trip takes 20 to 29 minutes.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month in Maricopa County?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home of $452,800, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 48% of the typical household income here, which is $89,300 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $152,864 a year.

Your numbers

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Starts at the typical home value in Maricopa County. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Loan type
Your credit score

Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $15,848 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$3,567

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$444,599
Total interest
$639,673
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $7,647 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $2,084 a month

  • Tight

    $2,084 to $2,679 a month

  • Hard

    more than $2,679 a month

    Your payment · 48%

Compared with the typical household income in Maricopa County ($89,300 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$3,567
Principal & interest$3,012
Property tax$166
Home insurance$189
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$200

You need at least $15,848 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

Buying a home

Buying a home in Maricopa County

Here you'll see how prices have changed, how Maricopa County compares with Arizona and the country, and what you'd pay each month with four kinds of loans.

How have home prices changed?

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home prices in Maricopa County rose 125% in the 10 years through 2025. FHFA's index follows the price of the same homes over the years.

Period Here Arizona United States
In 2025 +0.7% +0.9% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +56% +55% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +125% +119% +85%
See each year's change

The index follows the prices of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals on loans bought or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Maricopa County compared with Arizona and the United States

Home value, rent and household income, side by side. "Typical" is the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Maricopa $452,800
  • Arizona $394,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical rent a month
  • Maricopa $1,708
  • Arizona $1,543
  • United States $1,413
Typical household income a year
  • Maricopa $89,300
  • Arizona $79,964
  • United States $80,734
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Maricopa compared with Arizona and the United States
MeasureHereArizonaU.S.
Residents4,559,7487,378,838334,922,499
Typical home value$452,800$394,500$332,700
Typical household income$89,300$79,964$80,734
Typical rent$1,708$1,543$1,413
Fair Market Rent (2 bedrooms)$1,734$1,616$1,750
Hourly wage to rent a 2-bedroom$33.35$31.08$33.65
Typical property tax$1,983$1,879$3,119
Effective tax rate0.44%0.48%0.94%
Households that own their home65%67%65%
Renters spending 30% or more on rent53%51%51%
FHA limit (1 unit)*$557,750$541,287$541,287

FHA limit: Arizona shows the median of its counties; the United States, the national floor. Download CSV

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Maricopa County

For a typical $452,800 home at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, the county's property tax, an example homeowners insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

Loan Monthly payment Down payment Loan amount Rate Mortgage insurance Cash to close Minimum score
FHA, 3.5% down $3,567 $15,848 $444,599 7.18% FHA MIP · $200 $29,432 580
Conventional, 5% down $3,484 $22,640 $430,160 7.18% PMI · $215 $36,224 620*
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $2,809 $90,560 $362,240 7.18% None $104,144 620*
ITIN, 15% down (example) $3,227 $67,920 $384,880 8.18% None $81,504 Set by the lender
  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

Everything about buying in Maricopa County: income, limits and help How much house can I afford? Closing costs

Loan limits

This is a high-cost area, so FHA limits in Maricopa County are above the national floor. The limit is set for the whole metro area (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ). If the loan you need is above these amounts, it doesn't fit FHA or it becomes a "jumbo" loan.

VA loans. If you have full VA entitlement, VA doesn't cap the loan amount. If you've used part of your entitlement, the calculation uses the county limit ($832,750 for one unit). VA loan limits (va.gov)

USDA loans. They're for homes in eligible rural areas and households with incomes within USDA's limit. Check whether the address and your income qualify on the official site. USDA eligibility (usda.gov)

Home type FHA limit Conforming limit
1 unit $557,750 $832,750
2 units $714,000 $1,066,250
3 units $863,100 $1,288,800
4 units $1,072,600 $1,601,750

Source: HUD, 2026 data · Source: FHFA, 2026 data

Taxes and risks

Property tax and flooding in Maricopa County

Two costs that change a lot from place to place and that a house payment does include: property tax and, in risk zones, flood insurance.

Property tax

In Maricopa County, the typical owner pays $1,983 a year: about 0.44% of the home's value. That is less than the rest of Arizona and less than the national average.

  • Maricopa 0.44%
  • Arizona 0.48%
  • United States 0.94%

What Arizona publishes Senior Property Valuation Protection (valuation freeze) (Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR))

Exemptions and deadlines in Arizona

Is there a flood risk?

According to FEMA, in Maricopa County 1.4% of homes (20,901) are in a high-risk flood zone. Of those homes, 29% have NFIP flood insurance.

  • A high-risk zone (Special Flood Hazard Area) has a 1% or greater chance of flooding each year. (44 CFR 59.1)
  • If the home is in that zone and the loan comes from a regulated lender, federal law requires flood insurance for the life of the loan, in communities that take part in the NFIP. (42 U.S.C. 4012a)
  • Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. (FEMA, FloodSmart)

Source: FEMA, As of August 3, 2026

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Owning a home here

Owning a home in Maricopa County

The natural hazards FEMA measures in Maricopa County, a maintenance plan for your climate and what the trades earn in your area.

Risks to your home

FEMA, National Risk Index 1.20.0 (December 2025)

According to FEMA, the natural hazard risk in Maricopa County is very high.

To rate it, FEMA weighs the expected loss with social vulnerability and community resilience.

In all, FEMA estimates natural hazards cause about $2.2 billion in losses a year in Maricopa County, across buildings, people and crops.

Of all the hazards, FEMA expects inland flooding to do the most damage to buildings: about $1.1 billion a year.

Loss FEMA expects each year to homes and buildings, by hazard
  1. Inland floodingVery high $1.1 billion a year
  2. WildfireRelatively high $40.3 million a year
  3. EarthquakeRelatively moderate $22.5 million a year
  4. TornadoRelatively moderate $2.6 million a year
  5. Heat waveVery high $38,177 a year

What it means for your home

The ratings are FEMA's own. FEMA says its data is meant for planning and does not replace a local study. Drought is not shown: FEMA counts its loss in crops only.

National Risk Index, version 1.20.0 (December 2025), retrieved November 6, 2026

FEMA notice: This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s).

Climate and upkeep

Department of Energy (PNNL), 2021 IECC zones

The home energy code (IECC) puts Maricopa County in zone 2B: hot and dry.

The zone's number says how hot or cold it gets; the letter says how humid: A is moist, B is dry and C is marine.

  • Spring

    • Book the air conditioner's check-up before the heat: ENERGY STAR advises checking the cooling system in the spring, because contractors get busy once summer comes. ENERGY STAR (EPA)
    • Seal the air ducts that run through the attic, crawlspace, basement or garage with duct mastic or foil tape, then wrap them in insulation. ENERGY STAR (EPA)

  • Summer

    • Before extreme heat: cover windows with drapes or shades, weather-strip doors and windows, and insulate around window air conditioners. Ready.gov (FEMA)
    • Keep the air conditioner's drip pan clean and its drain line flowing: a plugged drain can cause water damage in the house. ENERGY STAR (EPA)

  • Fall

    • Book the heating check-up in the fall. If it runs on gas or oil, the technician should check the connections: faulty ones are a fire hazard. ENERGY STAR (EPA)
    • Clean and repair the roof gutters. EPA

  • Winter

    • Look for drafts at windows and doors: close the window on a piece of paper; if it moves back and forth easily, it needs thicker weather stripping. ENERGY STAR (EPA)
    • Check that the ground slopes away from the house, so water does not collect around the foundation. EPA

All year

  • Check the air filter every month, especially in heavy-use months. If it looks dirty, change it; change it at least every 3 months. ENERGY STAR (EPA)
  • Test the smoke alarms every month and replace their batteries at least once a year. USFA (FEMA)

Each task comes from the official page beside it. The spring air-conditioning and fall heating check-ups are the timing ENERGY STAR advises; the rest is a suggested order.

Climate zones by county, 2021 IECC

What the trades charge here

BLS, wages for May 2025

TradeTypical hourly wage8 in 10 earn between
Electricians$29.43$22.56 and $41.73
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$30.65$22.37 and $48.42
Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics$29.41$18.37 and $39.99
Roofers$22.96$16.13 and $30.10
Carpenters$29.00$19.15 and $37.40
Painters, construction and maintenance$23.49$19.61 and $31.06
Maintenance and repair workers, general$23.52$17.60 and $37.65

An electrician earns about $29.43 an hour in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ area, and a plumber, about $30.65.

These are workers' hourly wages, not the price of a job.

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Renting

Renting in Maricopa County

The typical rent in Maricopa County is $1,708 a month. HUD also publishes a “fair market rent” by unit size: it's the one programs like Section 8 use.

53% of renter households in Maricopa County spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 25% spend half or more.

Fair market rent by size

To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Income needed per year
Studio $1,390 $26.73 $55,600
1 bedroom $1,493 $28.71 $59,720
2 bedrooms $1,734 $33.35 $69,360
3 bedrooms $2,287 $43.98 $91,480
4 bedrooms $2,537 $48.79 $101,480

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

Free help in Maricopa County

Programs and counseling in Maricopa County

There are 12 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in Maricopa County. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, with rent, or if you've fallen behind on payments.

Official programs for the down payment and loans for buyers. Check which ones you might qualify for with your income and your county.

A subdivision of tile-roofed houses in the foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Arizona down payment programs

  1. Home in Five Advantage

    Only in: Maricopa County

    Help from the Phoenix and Maricopa County development authorities for the down payment and closing costs in Maricopa County: up to 6% as a second loan, forgivable or with payments depending on the option; no first-time buyer requirement

    No first-time requirement. Run by Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority and The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix.

    ForgivableRepayable Verified November 5, 2026

  2. Home Plus

    Open, per the source

    Arizona IDA down payment assistance across Arizona: a second loan with no interest and no payments, forgiven after five years

    The source does not say whether you must be a first-time buyer. Run by Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Arizona IDA).

    ForgivableDeferred Verified November 5, 2026

Which programs do I qualify for? See all Arizona programs

Help in Spanish in Maricopa County

11 of the 12 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Public housing agencies

They run public housing and Section 8 vouchers (Housing Choice Vouchers) in this county.

  • City of Phoenix Housing Department Public housing and Section 8 vouchers (602) 262-6794
  • City of Mesa Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers (480) 644-3536

Free legal help

If you have a problem with your landlord, an eviction notice or a scam, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) search shows the free legal aid offices that serve your area.

Find legal aid (lsc.gov)

Housing counseling nearby

These agencies have an office in Maricopa County. The full list is on the Arizona counselors page. Official HUD list. Confirm hours and fees with the agency before you go.

  • Administration of Resources and Choices (ARC)

    3003 N Central Ave Ste 610, Phoenix · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 5 more
    (602) 374-2226

  • Chicanos Por La Causa, Phoenix

    1402 S Central Ave, Phoenix · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 6 more
    (602) 457-4609

  • Credit Advisors Foundation

    7525 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale · Spanish

    Also serves in Korean and other languages.

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Pre-purchase counseling
    • and 1 more
    (402) 514-3340
See every agency in Arizona

Places

Cities in Maricopa County

Each city has its own page with prices, rents and help. These are the largest.

See all 28 cities of Maricopa County

Nearby counties

Each row compares its typical value, typical rent and FHA limit with Maricopa County.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FHA loan limit in Maricopa County in 2026?

Maricopa County has an FHA limit of $557,750 for a one-unit home. For 2 units it's $714,000, for 3 it's $863,100 and for 4 it's $1,072,600. It's a high-cost area, so the limit is above the national floor.

What is the conforming loan limit in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County has a conforming limit of $832,750 for one-unit conventional loans in 2026. A bigger loan is a “jumbo” loan.

How much does a typical home cost in Maricopa County?

The typical home value in Maricopa County is $452,800 (Average 2020–2024, U.S. Census). Across Arizona it's $394,500.

How much does it cost to rent in Maricopa County?

Maricopa County has a typical rent of $1,708 a month (Average 2020–2024, U.S. Census). HUD's fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,734 (Fiscal year 2027).

How much do you need to earn to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Maricopa County?

About $33.35 an hour working full time (2,080 hours a year), or $69,360 a year, so the fair market rent of $1,734 stays under 30% of income.

Sources: American Community Survey (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (Fiscal year 2027); Income Limits (Fiscal year 2026); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (As of August 3, 2026); National Risk Index (2025 data); IECC climate zones by county (2021 data); Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2025 data); Census Bureau cartographic boundary files (2024 data).