The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85610 sells for about $217,000, or $54 per square foot.
Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $568 a month.
ZIP 85610
The housing market in 85610 is extremely quiet with very low sales volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting its rural, remote character. Prices have remained relatively stable, and the market is driven by land sales and rural residential demand rather than high-density development. No significant price cuts or inventory pressure are currently observed.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees or individuals seeking affordable, rural land and a quiet lifestyle, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-velocity markets.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 27.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 15.0% — 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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 85610, Cochise County, AZ
The area is served by rural school districts with limited local data; school quality is generally characterized by small, community-focused settings.
The region is subject to standard desert climate risks, including potential for flash flooding and wildfire exposure common to rural Cochise County.
Economic momentum is minimal, characterized by a rural, agricultural-based economy with limited large-scale infrastructure or corporate 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) — Ad Valorem Property Taxation — Class 3 and Class 4 Residential Assessment: Imposes primary and secondary ad valorem taxes based on Limited Property Value (LPV). Formula: Net Assessed Value (NAV) = LPV × Assessment Ratio (10.0% for Class 3 owner-occupied under A.R.S.
Commutes are long and car-dependent, typically involving travel to employment hubs in Sierra Vista or Douglas via state highways.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including birdwatching, hiking, and access to nearby regional parks and historic sites in Cochise County.
The rental market is very thin with low turnover and high vacancy rates, reflecting the rural, sparsely populated nature of the area.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and rural-service oriented, with limited major employers inside the ZIP code.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
There are no major approved or under-construction commercial or residential developments reported for this ZIP code.
Cochise County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies; no significant special utility or hospital districts are reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural wildfire risk and distance from emergency services.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZIP-Codes.com; figures are ZCTA-level.
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.
Notable for seasonal sandhill crane migrations and birdwatching.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.