Buying in Arizona: what the numbers look like
Arizona keeps the recurring cost of ownership low: its 0.45% average effective property tax rate ranks 3rd lowest in the nation (national average ≈ 0.94%), so the typical $430,000 home carries only about $1,935 a year in property tax. On the insurance side, Arizona homeowners average about $2,500 a year — near the 50-state average of $2,682.
Put together at an illustrative 6.5% rate (30-year, 20% down), the typical Arizona purchase pencils out near $2,544/month: $2,174 principal & interest + $161 tax + $208 insurance. That's the number the calculator above starts from — swap in your real price, rate quote, and county figures to make it yours.
Property taxes & closing costs in Arizona
Assessed value growth is capped at 5% per year for primary residences (Prop 117).
Transfer tax: No real estate transfer tax (a flat $2 deed recording fee applies). Closing costs also include lender, title, and recording fees — typically 2–5% of the price all-in.
Arizona at a glance
| Typical home value (Zillow, 2025) | $430,000 (15th highest) |
| Avg. effective property tax (2023) | 0.45% ≈ $161/mo |
| Avg. home insurance (2025) | $2,500/yr ≈ $208/mo |
| Example payment (typical home, 6.5%, 20% down) | $2,544/mo |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the mortgage payment on a typical Arizona home?
The typical Arizona home runs about $430,000 (Zillow, 2025). With 20% down ($86,000) on a 30-year loan at an illustrative 6.5% rate, the full monthly payment is roughly $2,544 — $2,174 principal & interest, $161 property tax, and $208 insurance. Adjust every input above to match your own price and quote.
What is the property tax rate in Arizona?
Arizona's average effective rate is 0.45% of home value — the 48th lowest — that is, 3rd lowest in the nation (Tax Foundation, 2023 data). On the typical $430,000 home that is about $1,935 per year. Assessed value growth is capped at 5% per year for primary residences (Prop 117).
How much is homeowners insurance in Arizona?
Roughly $2,500 per year on average for $300k of dwelling coverage (Bankrate, 2025) — below the 50-state average of $2,682. Your premium depends on the home’s age, construction, claims history, and coverage limits, so quote several insurers.
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Data & sources: Property tax — Effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing, calendar year 2023 (Tax Foundation analysis of Census ACS data, published 2025). Home value — Typical home value, Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), 2025, rounded to the nearest $5,000. Insurance — Average annual homeowners insurance premium for $300k dwelling coverage (Bankrate/Quadrant 2025), rounded to the nearest $50. State-level figures are planning defaults, not quotes: property taxes vary by county and city, insurance varies by home and insurer, and home values move monthly. Every value prefills the calculator but remains editable. The 6.5% rate is illustrative, not an offer or a prediction — always enter a real quote.
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