Santa Cruz County, AZ home prices

Santa Cruz County, AZ: the typical home is worth $279,645 as of 2026-05, up +1.3% over the past year and +278.0% since 2000. Listings run about $200/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1991: $58,980 → 2026: $279,645 (4.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $279,645, homes in Santa Cruz County sit 19% below the Arizona median ($343,579) and 20% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 15 Arizona counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 82 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,380/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,561/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Cochise County, AZ ($264,806) · Pima County, AZ ($343,579) · Pinal County, AZ ($364,240) · Graham County, AZ ($306,593) · Hidalgo County, NM ($111,786) · Greenlee County, AZ ($168,028)