The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85334 sells for about $165,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $508 a month.
ZIP 85334 — Ehrenberg
The housing market in 85334 is characterized by low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting its status as a rural, seasonal-heavy community. Prices have softened slightly year-over-year, and the area's extreme isolation and high poverty rate limit broader market momentum. There is no significant new development pipeline to report.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees or individuals seeking low-cost, rural riverfront living, as it lacks the employment base and amenities required by typical family buyers or commuters.
Median prices moved down 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.6% · poverty 48.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 85334, La Paz County AZ
The area faces elevated natural-hazard risks, particularly regarding flood and wildfire exposure as identified by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Economic activity is primarily driven by construction, agriculture, and education sectors with limited large-scale industrial development.
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.
The area is highly isolated with a mean commute time of approximately 180 minutes, reflecting its rural location along the Colorado River.
Recreation is centered on Colorado River access for boating and fishing, with limited local park or shopping infrastructure.
The rental market is characterized by low median rents and high vacancy pressure, with a significant portion of housing stock being seasonal or vacant.
The local economy is small and reliant on regional agriculture, construction, and service-based roles supporting the riverfront tourism industry.
La Paz County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to La Paz County general levies and local school district assessments.
Insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high flood and wildfire risk scores.
Data retrieved from US5 and Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
Primary regional amenity providing boating, fishing, and recreation access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.