Greenlee County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Greenlee County Arizona housing market data taken from the most recent 2021 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Greenlee County shows it has a Housing Units of 4,465 which is less than most other counties in the greater region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Greenlee County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Greenlee County depicts it has a Housing Density of 2.4 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Cochise County which shows a density of 10.0 (approximately 4.1 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Greenlee County is only about 6.2% the size. Also, measured against the state of Arizona, housing density of 26.8, Greenlee County is approximately a tenth the size.

In Figure 4, Greenlee County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Greenlee County shows it has a Housing Unit Change of 2.1% which is the smallest when sorted by change in the housing units of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Catron County which depicts a housing units of 8.9% (approximately 4.2 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Greenlee County is approximately a third the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Arizona, change in the housing units of 6.9%, Greenlee County is approximately a third the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Greenlee County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 49.0% which is the most of all counties in the greater Greenlee County region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 51.0% which is the smallest as measured by owner percent of all the other counties in the local area.

Greenlee County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Greenlee County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Greenlee County shows it has a Median Home Value of $91,800 which is the second smallest in order of median home price of all the other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Gila County which shows a home price of $174,300 (about twice as large). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Greenlee County Arizona metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Greenlee County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $468 which is the smallest when ranked by rental rates of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Gila County which shows a rental rates of $836 (78.6% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Greenlee County is approximately half the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Arizona, rental rates of $1,097, Greenlee County is approximately half the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Greenlee County has the largest proportion of home price worth less than $50,000 at 36% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other counties in the metro area as measured by home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 28% of the total.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Greenlee County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $355 which is the smallest as measured by median ownership cost of all the other counties in the greater region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Greenlee County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 9% which is the smallest when sorted by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the local area.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Greenlee County shows it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 170% which is the smallest when ranked by median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the other counties in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Greenlee County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $827 which is the smallest in terms of median housing cost of all the other counties in the greater region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $272 which is the smallest in terms of median housing cost of all the other counties in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Greenlee County has one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 38% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Catron County with 54%. Second, it has the second smallest when ranked by owner cost less than $300 of all the other counties in the surrounding region when ranked by owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 6% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Greenlee County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 14% which is the smallest when ranked by cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Catron County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 40% (approximately 3.0 times bigger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Greenlee County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Greenlee County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Gila County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (28.9% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Greenlee County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct the second smallest in terms of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the greater region at 6% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 3% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 3% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Greenlee County has the largest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 37% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 16% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 4% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $361 which is the smallest as measured by median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Gila County which shows a taxes paid of $1,259 (approximately 3.5 times bigger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Greenlee County is approximately a sixth the size. Also, compared to the state of Arizona, median real estate taxes paid of $1,559, Greenlee County is approximately a quarter the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Greenlee County Arizona. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Greenlee County has the percentage of pay extra for utilities the second smallest in order of pay extra for utilities of all the other counties in the greater region at 0% of the total.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Greenlee County Arizona has the largest proportion of rent less than 300 dollars at 48% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 2% of the total.

Greenlee County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Greenlee County has one of the largest proportions of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 63% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Hidalgo County (64%), and #1 Catron County (85%) are larger.

Greenlee County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.5 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the counties in the greater Greenlee County region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Graham County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 3.7 (7.7% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Greenlee County is only about 5.0% larger. Also, measured against the state of Arizona, family members per housing unit of 3.4, Greenlee County is only about 3.0% larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.2 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Graham County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.7 (9.6% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1978 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Graham County which depicts a year built of 1987 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the percentage of homes built between 2010 to 2013 the second smallest when ranked by homes built in 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metro area at 9% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1990 to 1999 at 12% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 28% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest in order of homes built in 2014 or later of all the other counties in the surrounding region in order of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 5% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units less than most other counties in the greater region at 1,613 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 3 or 4 units at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $95,800 of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $159,900 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Catron County ($206,700), and #1 Gila County ($230,800) are larger. Third, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $61,300 of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $82,900 of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $75,000 of the total. Furthermore, it has the second smallest when ranked by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metro area in order of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $91,700 of the total. Next it has the second smallest in order of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $73,800 of the total. Additionally, it has in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area in terms of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $97,400 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Greenlee County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.4 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Graham County which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 (30.8% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Greenlee County depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 3.3 which is more than all other counties in the greater Greenlee County region. Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the percentage of owners moved in 2019 or later the second smallest in order of owners moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the local area at 13% of the total. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Greenlee County has the percentage of renters moved in 2019 or later the second smallest in terms of renters moved in 2019 or later of all the other counties in the greater region at 31% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 38% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 22% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2004 which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Greenlee County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2013 which is the second smallest in terms of median year that a renter moved in of all the other counties in the local area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of homes using natural gas at 3% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the greater region in terms of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 31% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest in order of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the local area as measured by homes using coal or coke at 3% of the total. Also, it has the second smallest when sorted by homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the local area when ranked by homes using solar energy at 0% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Greenlee County housing department, Arizona department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Greenlee County shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 95 which is the smallest when ranked by total people living in group quarters of all the other counties in the surrounding region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Greenlee County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Greenlee County has the largest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 100% of the total and is ranked #1.