The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85344 sells for about $359,968, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.8% 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 $703 a month.
ZIP 85344 — Parker
The Parker 85344 market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization with easing year-over-year values. High inventory relative to sales volume and a significant number of days on market reflect a balanced but slow-moving environment. Market conditions are largely driven by seasonal demand and the unique nature of riverfront property ownership.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, seasonal vacationers, and river-recreation enthusiasts looking for affordable waterfront or desert-adjacent living.
Median prices moved down 1.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 11.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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 -1.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 85344, La Paz County AZ
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is situated along the Colorado River, necessitating awareness of flood-plain management and insurance requirements for riverfront properties.
Economic activity is primarily driven by tourism, recreation along the Colorado River, and local services supporting the Parker community.
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.
Commuting is primarily local within the Parker area, with limited transit options requiring personal vehicle use for regional travel.
The area is defined by extensive Colorado River access, including boating, fishing, and water sports, alongside proximity to desert trails and local parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from seasonal visitors and river-recreation enthusiasts.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality sectors, particularly those catering to river-based recreation.
Transportation is dominated by Arizona State Route 95, which serves as the primary corridor for the Parker Strip.
La Paz County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by flood-zone proximity and wildfire risk common to the desert-river environment.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Primary regional attraction for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Historic dam creating Lake Havasu and serving as a regional recreation anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.