Pima County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Pima 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. Pima County shows it has a Housing Units of 463,236 which is the second most of all the counties in the metropolitan area.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Pima County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Pima County shows it has a Housing Density of 50.4 which is the second most housing densities of all the counties in the greater Pima County region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Maricopa County which depicts a density of 192.0 (approximately 3.8 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Pima County is 28.7% larger. Also, in contrast to the state of Arizona, housing density of 26.8, Pima County is about twice as large.

In Figure 4, Pima County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Pima County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 5.1% which is in the middle range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Pinal County which depicts a housing units of 11.8% (approximately 2.3 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Pima County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Arizona, change in the housing units of 6.9%, Pima County is approximately three-fourths 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.) Pima County shows it has a Renter Percent of 36.0% which is the second most renter percent of all the counties in the greater Pima County region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 64.0% which is the second smallest in terms of owner percent of all the other counties in the greater region.

Pima County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Pima County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Pima County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $199,400 which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Maricopa County which depicts a home price of $278,700 (39.8% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Pima County Arizona metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Pima County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $931 which is the third most rental rates of all other counties in the greater Pima County region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Maricopa County which shows a rental rates of $1,182 (27.0% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Pima County is about 17.7% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Arizona, rental rates of $1,097, Pima County is about 17.8% smaller.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Pima County has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 the second smallest when ranked by home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other counties in the greater region at 9% 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. Pima County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $976 which is the second most median ownership cost of all the counties in the greater Pima County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Pima County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 17% which is the third most of all other counties in the 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. Pima County shows it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 457% which is the second most median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the counties in the greater Pima County region.

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.) Pima County shows it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,351 which is the second most median housing cost of all the counties in the greater Pima County 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 $461 which is the second most median housing cost of all the counties in the greater Pima County 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. Pima County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 the second smallest as measured by owner cost less than $300 of all the other counties in the surrounding region at 16% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $300 and $500 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1.

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.) Pima County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 21% which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Santa Cruz County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 23% (8.6% larger). 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. Pima County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 10% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Pima 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% (11.5% 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.) Pima County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct less than most other counties in the surrounding region at 20% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 24% of the total and is ranked #1.

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 $1,897 which is the highest of all counties in the local area. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Pima County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Arizona, median real estate taxes paid of $1,559, Pima County is 21.7% larger.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Pima 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. Pima County has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 12% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Pima County Arizona has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 25% of the total and is ranked #1.

Pima County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Pima County has the percentage of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage the second smallest when ranked by With Mortgage of all the other counties in the greater region at 39% of the total.

Pima County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.2 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. 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 (16.8% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Pima County is only about 3.3% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Arizona, family members per housing unit of 3.4, Pima County is about 5.3% smaller.

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 the second smallest in order of average number of rooms in a house of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Graham County which depicts 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 1985 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Pinal County which depicts a year built of 2002 ( 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 in 2014 or later less than most other counties in the metropolitan area at 2% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of homes built in 2014 or later of all the other counties in the local area as measured by homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 18% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region when ranked by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 2% 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. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 147,800 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Maricopa County with 588,297.

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 one unit detached at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of 10 to 19 units at 4% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in terms of 50 or more units at 10% 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 local area at $245,200 of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $230,400 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Gila County ($257,700), and #1 Maricopa County ($303,300) are larger. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $226,700 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Gila County ($230,800), and #1 Maricopa County ($319,300) are larger. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $176,700 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Gila County ($189,200), and #1 Maricopa County ($253,200) are larger. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $167,600 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Maricopa County with $223,800. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $161,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Maricopa County with $207,600. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $159,400 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Gila County ($160,900), and #1 Maricopa County ($230,500) are larger. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $165,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Maricopa County with $217,200. And then, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $232,300 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 35 compares the total number of occupied housing units to vacant housing units. This analysis can be used to understand any housing shortage in the community. has the percentage of occupied housing units the second smallest when ranked by occupied housing units of all the other counties in the local area at 11% 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 Pima County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.5 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Graham County which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 (23.0% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Pima County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.3 which is the smallest when sorted by renter household size of all the other counties in the local area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Pinal County which depicts a renter household sizes of 3.1 (34.8% larger). Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Pima County has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2019 or later at 55% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Cochise County with 59%.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2008 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Pima County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Pima County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas in the middle range of other counties in the area at 43% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the local area when ranked by homes using coal or coke at 0% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the second smallest in terms of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the surrounding region when sorted 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 Pima County housing department, Arizona department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Pima County shows it has a Total In Group Quarters of 30,336 which is the second most number of people in group quarters of all the counties in the greater Pima County region.