The story of this market
The typical home in Santa Rita, Guam sells for about $502,500, or $2,000 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.21% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.1%
USA · 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.
Santa Rita, Guam
The Santa Rita housing market shows moderate price appreciation driven by consistent demand from military personnel and limited inventory. While the median price has seen modest growth, the market remains sensitive to insurance costs and the broader economic reliance on military activity. Data gaps exist for specific village-level tax and permit metrics, reflecting the centralized nature of Guam's administrative systems.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Santa Rita 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.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress 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.
A major water source and scenic area that provides a unique natural backdrop for the village and limits surrounding development.
The primary economic anchor for the region, providing significant employment and housing demand for the local area.
Santa Rita is ideal for military families and professionals working at Naval Base Guam who prioritize proximity to work and a quieter, rural-adjacent environment. It is less suited for those seeking high-density urban amenities or extensive public transit options.
Public schools in Santa Rita are part of the Guam Department of Education, which faces ongoing challenges regarding infrastructure and resource allocation. Educational quality is generally viewed as consistent with the broader island-wide public school system.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with Route 2 and Route 5 serving as the primary corridors connecting the village to the rest of the island. Public transit options are extremely limited, making car ownership essential for residents.
Santa Rita offers significant access to outdoor amenities, including proximity to the Fena Valley Reservoir and various coastal trails. The area is popular for residents seeking a quieter, nature-oriented lifestyle with easy access to southern Guam's scenic landscapes.
The rental market in Santa Rita is characterized by steady demand from military personnel and local families, with limited inventory keeping upward pressure on rents. Vacancy rates remain low due to the village's strategic location near major military installations.
The economy is anchored by the presence of Naval Base Guam, which drives the majority of local employment and service-sector activity. The village maintains a stable, military-dependent economic profile with limited private-sector industrial diversification.
Economic momentum in Santa Rita is heavily influenced by its proximity to Naval Base Guam, which serves as a primary anchor for local employment and infrastructure demand. Development is largely residential, with limited commercial expansion outside of service-oriented businesses.
Development activity is primarily focused on small-scale residential projects and infrastructure maintenance related to military support services. There are no major commercial or mixed-use developments currently reported for the village.
Parcels in Santa Rita are subject to the Government of Guam's centralized tax and utility systems, with no independent MUD or PID structures common in mainland US jurisdictions.
Crime in Santa Rita is generally considered low compared to more urbanized areas of Guam, though specific village-level statistics are not consistently published. Residents typically rely on the Guam Police Department for coverage, with safety perceptions remaining stable.
Santa Rita is subject to tropical storm and typhoon risks, necessitating robust building standards and comprehensive property insurance. Flood zones are present in low-lying coastal areas, and insurance premiums are a significant factor in housing costs.
Property insurance is a critical and often costly component of homeownership in Santa Rita due to the high risk of typhoon damage. Market health is stable, but premiums are sensitive to global reinsurance trends and local hazard exposure.
Real property tax in Santa Rita is assessed by the Government of Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation based on the appraised value of land and improvements. The tax rate is relatively low, and homeowners may qualify for a homestead exemption to reduce their annual liability.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from 2020 Census Island Areas summary; excludes military housing units.
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.
County linkage populates as this city's member ZIP reports roster beneath it.
No ZIP intel reports rostered under this city yet — property dossiers roll up through the ZIP tier, so the chain populates as the county refreshes discover them.