The story of this market
The typical home in Bullhead City, Arizona sells for about $309,840, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,431 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
AZ · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Bullhead City, Arizona
The Bullhead City housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of approximately $310,000 and a 4.5-month supply of inventory. Market activity is stable, with homes spending an average of 47 days on the market, reflecting a neutral environment for both buyers and sellers. Price trends show a slight year-over-year decline, suggesting a period of price correction or stabilization.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Bullhead City yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports of 2 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 18.7% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The primary natural amenity, offering year-round water recreation, boating, and fishing that drives local tourism and residential demand.
A key regional infrastructure asset that supports local business connectivity and tourism for the Bullhead City-Laughlin trade area.
Bullhead City is well-suited for retirees and families seeking an affordable, river-oriented lifestyle, as well as investors looking for stable rental demand in a market with a lower cost of living than the national average.
The city is served by the Colorado River Union High School District and the Bullhead City Elementary School District, which provide public education for the local population.
The city is connected by major highway corridors and served by the Bullhead City/Laughlin International Airport, facilitating regional travel and logistics.
Bullhead City offers extensive recreational access to the Colorado River, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports, alongside numerous local parks and desert trails.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with a median rent of $1,431, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 1.8% as of May 2026.
The economy is driven by tourism, retail, and services, supported by the proximity to Laughlin, Nevada, and the regional trade area served by the city's infrastructure.
Economic development is anchored by the Bullhead City/Laughlin International Airport and a trade area serving approximately 210,000 residents, with ongoing efforts to expand local business and infrastructure.
Development efforts are focused on leveraging the airport and riverfront assets to stimulate commercial and residential growth.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Colorado River Union High School District, Bullhead City Elementary School District, and various county-wide special districts.
The area is situated in a desert climate with high heat exposure and potential for flash flooding, necessitating careful consideration of property insurance and building resilience.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by desert-specific hazards, including extreme heat and flood risks associated with the Colorado River basin.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Statutory Residential Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $400,000 of equity in an owner-occupied primary dwelling from attachment, execution, and forced sale arising from unsecured civil judgment liens.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.