Arizona Mortgage Guide

Complete Arizona mortgage guide with median home prices, property tax rates, denial rates, and down payment assistance programs for 2026.

In Arizona, the median home price is $423,136 and median household income is $77,315. The mortgage denial rate for home purchases is 8.74% according to 2025 HMDA data. 2 down payment assistance programs are available, including Home Plus (Up to 4% of the loan amount toward down payment and closing costs, available statewide; forgivable after 5 years.).

Arizona at a Glance

$423,136
Median Home Price
$77,315
Median Income
8.74%
Denial Rate
7,431,344
Population

Median prices based on 2025 FHFA data. Income from 2024 Census ACS. Denial rates from 2025 HMDA data.

Mortgage Calculator for Arizona

Estimate your monthly payment with the interactive Arizona mortgage calculator. Includes property taxes, mortgage insurance, and down payment assistance programs.

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Mortgage Denial Rates in Arizona

In 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for home purchases, Arizona logged 133,774 final-action applications. The mortgage denial rate was 8.74% and the originated share was 71.04%.

These figures show aggregated market outcomes, not an individual buyer's approval odds. Use these figures as context, not a prediction.

Down Payment Assistance Programs in Arizona

Home Plus

Arizona IDA

Up to 4% of the loan amount toward down payment and closing costs, available statewide; forgivable after 5 years.

Arizona Is Home

Arizona IDA / ADOH

Up to 4% of the loan amount for first-time homebuyers at or below 120% AMI; forgivable second mortgage in Maricopa and Pima Counties.

Arizona County Calculators

These calculators use local tax and benefit data for each county.

Coconino County

Denial: 10.34% · Tax: 0.63% · 1 DPA programs

Maricopa County

Denial: 8.19% · Tax: 0.61% · 1 DPA programs

Pima County

Denial: 8.12% · Tax: 1.02% · 1 DPA programs

Pinal County

Denial: 8.88% · Tax: 0.84% · 1 DPA programs

Yavapai County

Denial: 8.72% · Tax: 0.60% · 1 DPA programs

Arizona City Calculators

These calculators include local taxes, closing costs, and assistance programs for each city.

Flagstaff

Coconino County

Tax: 0.63% · 1 DPA programs

Mesa

Maricopa County

Tax: 0.61% · 1 DPA programs

Phoenix

Maricopa County

Tax: 0.61% · 1 DPA programs

Prescott

Yavapai County

Tax: 0.60% · 1 DPA programs

Scottsdale

Maricopa County

Tax: 0.61% · 1 DPA programs

Tucson

Pima County

Tax: 1.02% · 1 DPA programs

Arizona Mortgage FAQ

What is the median home price in Arizona?

The median home price in Arizona is approximately $423,000 as of 2025, based on FHFA housing price index data.

Does Arizona have down payment assistance programs?

Yes. Arizona offers several DPA programs including Home Plus (up to 4% of loan amount), Arizona Is Home (up to 4% for first-time buyers), and Home in Five Advantage (up to 6% in Maricopa County).

What is the mortgage denial rate in Arizona?

The statewide mortgage denial rate for home purchases in Arizona is 8.74% based on 2025 HMDA data, below the national average.

How do Arizona property taxes compare to other states?

Arizona has relatively low property taxes. The combined state and local property tax rate averages around 0.62%, well below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

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