Greenlee County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Greenlee County Arizona housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 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 depicts it has a Housing Units of 4,394 which is less than most other counties in the area.

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 area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Cochise County which depicts a density of 9.5 (approximately 4.0 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.5, Greenlee County is only about 6.0% the size. Also, measured against the state of Arizona, housing density of 26.9, Greenlee County is approximately a twelfth 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 depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 0.5% which is the third most of all other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Graham County which shows a housing units of 4.9% ( markedly bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 7.4%, Greenlee County is approximately a twelfth the size. Also, compared to the state of Arizona, change in the housing units of 7.5%, Greenlee County is approximately a twelfth 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 46.2% which is the largest 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 53.8% which is the smallest as measured by owner percent of all the other counties in the greater region.

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 indicates it has a Median Home Value of $92,600 which is the smallest as measured by median home price of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Gila County which depicts a home price of $190,700 (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 $513 which is the smallest when sorted by rental rates of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Gila County which depicts a rental rates of $873 (70.2% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,163, Greenlee County is approximately half the size. Also, versus the state of Arizona, rental rates of $1,172, 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 32% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $200,000 to $300,000 at 1% 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 $366 which is the second smallest in terms of median ownership cost of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. 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 10% which is the smallest as measured 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 171% which is the smallest in order of 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 $863 which is the smallest in order 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 $275 which is the smallest in order of median housing cost of all the other counties in the greater region.

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 37% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Grant County (38%), and #1 Catron County (40%) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $700 and $1,000 at 8% 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 depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 13% which is the smallest in order of cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the local area. 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 34% (approximately 2.7 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 second most cost as a percent of household income of all the 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 11% (23.3% 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 largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 7% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 20pct to 30pct at 4% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 2% 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 34% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 19% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $700 and $1,000 at 5% 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 $383 which is the smallest when sorted by median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Gila County which depicts a taxes paid of $1,315 (approximately 3.4 times bigger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,690, Greenlee County is approximately a sixth the size. Also, compared to the state of Arizona, median real estate taxes paid of $1,648, 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 when ranked by pay extra for utilities of all the other counties in the local area 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 41% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 38% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Grant County with 38%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 11% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 1% of the total.

Greenlee County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.6 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 shows a family members per housing unit of 3.7 ( only slightly larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Greenlee County is 10.4% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Arizona, family members per housing unit of 3.3, Greenlee County is 11.5% 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 local area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Hidalgo County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.8 (11.5% 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 1979 which is less than most other counties in the local 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 smallest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2019 at 7% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 22% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Catron County with 22%. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 26% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 4% 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 metropolitan area at 1,508 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. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the metropolitan area when ranked by 50 or more units at 22% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later in the mid range of other counties in the metro area at $141,300 of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $93,300 of the total. Third, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $156,400 of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $66,700 of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $81,800 of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $61,800 of the total. Next it has the smallest proportion of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $93,100 of the total. Additionally, it has less than most other counties in the area when ranked by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $68,900 of the total. And then, it has the second smallest as measured by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the greater region in order of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $99,100 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 in the mid range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Graham County which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 (25.8% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Greenlee County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 3.4 which is the largest of all counties in the greater Greenlee County region. 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 less than most other counties in the greater region at 36% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 34% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 1990 to 1999 at 0% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2005 which is in the middle range of other counties in the greater region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Greenlee County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2014 which is the second smallest in terms of median year that a renter moved in of all the other counties in the metro 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 2% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when ranked by homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the greater region in terms of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 30% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other counties in the metro area in terms of homes using coal or coke at 3% of the total. In addition, it has the second smallest in order of 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 depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 82 which is the smallest as measured by total people living in group quarters of all the other counties in the metropolitan area.

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.