The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85359 sells for about $245,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 85359 — Quartzsite
The housing market in 85359 is characterized by low transaction volume and high seasonal volatility, typical of a desert retirement and tourism-focused area. Prices have remained relatively flat year-over-year, reflecting a stable but slow-moving market with limited inventory turnover. Current conditions are driven by the area's reliance on seasonal visitors rather than year-round residential growth.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, seasonal snowbirds, and those seeking affordable desert living, rather than traditional commuters or families seeking dense suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 12.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 6.8% · poverty 18.2% — a mixed stability 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 8.8%/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 6.7%/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 85359, La Paz County AZ
The area faces significant heat-related risks and is located in a desert environment with minimal flood risk but high exposure to extreme summer temperatures.
Growth is primarily driven by seasonal tourism and the retirement sector, with limited industrial or corporate infrastructure 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.
Commuting is primarily local or involves long-distance travel to Yuma or the Phoenix metro area via Interstate 10.
The area is known for proximity to the Colorado River, desert off-roading trails, and seasonal RV resort amenities.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal demand from winter visitors, leading to significant vacancy fluctuations throughout the year.
The local economy is anchored by seasonal tourism, the RV industry, and small-scale retail services catering to travelers along the I-10 corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles with Interstate 10 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale commercial expansion and RV park infrastructure improvements.
La Paz County Assessor manages property valuations with a focus on agricultural and residential land classifications.
Parcels are generally served by local elementary and high school districts with no major MUD or PID overlays.
Insurance premiums are moderate but sensitive to wildfire risk and extreme heat exposure common in the Sonoran Desert.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Local community park serving the central town area.
Major regional attraction for boating and fishing located west of the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.