Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix, Arizona

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$452k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
58.3%
Homeowners
40.2
Median Age
Maricopa County
County

Citywide median sale price $452,285: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

Phoenix neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

North Phoenix
$515k median · 7595 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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South Phoenix
$440k median · 2885 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Camelback East
$590k median · 1920 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 9/10
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Deer Valley
$425k median · 1868 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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North Mountain
$391k median · 1672 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Maryvale
$355k median · 1294 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Phoenix

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Maryvale$355k–
Alhambra$365k–
South Mountain$387k–

All Neighborhoods in Phoenix

Maryvale
$355k · 1294 sales
Alhambra
$365k · 950 sales
South Mountain
$387k · 972 sales
North Mountain
$391k · 1672 sales
Deer Valley
$425k · 1868 sales
South Phoenix
$440k · 2885 sales
Laveen
$451k · 921 sales
Encanto
$460k · 676 sales
Monterey Arcadia
$497k · 644 sales
North Phoenix
$515k · 7595 sales
Ahwatukee Foothills
$520k · 992 sales
Willow
$527k · 466 sales
Cholla
$532k · 457 sales
Camelback East
$590k · 1920 sales
Mesquite
$740k · 538 sales

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s Phoenix neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Ahwatukee
$496k · not in Redfin’s list
Arcadia
$1.7M · not in Redfin’s list
Avondale
$266k · not in Redfin’s list
Biltmore
$985k · not in Redfin’s list
Cave Creek
$608k · not in Redfin’s list
Chandler
$456k · not in Redfin’s list
DC Ranch
$2.8M · not in Redfin’s list
Desert Ridge
$570k · not in Redfin’s list
Downtown Phoenix
$397k · not in Redfin’s list
Gainey Ranch
$1.5M · not in Redfin’s list
Gilbert
$494k · not in Redfin’s list
Glendale
$344k · not in Redfin’s list
Goodyear
$388k · not in Redfin’s list
McCormick Ranch
$1000k · not in Redfin’s list
Mesa
$342k · not in Redfin’s list
Midtown Phoenix
$382k · not in Redfin’s list
Paradise Valley
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Peoria
$386k · not in Redfin’s list
Roosevelt Row
$460k · not in Redfin’s list
Scottsdale North
$950k · not in Redfin’s list
Scottsdale Old Town
$762k · not in Redfin’s list
Surprise
$346k · not in Redfin’s list
Tempe
$418k · not in Redfin’s list
Tempe / Mill Ave
$380k · not in Redfin’s list
Uptown Phoenix
$420k · not in Redfin’s list
Willo Historic
$498k · not in Redfin’s list

Moving to Phoenix?

Relocation guides that end here, sized with IRS migration data for 2022–23: California to Arizona (28,402 households), Los Angeles to Phoenix (5,909 households) and Seattle to Phoenix (3,226 households). Each shows what an origin-city home price buys in Phoenix, the tax difference and the neighborhoods at that budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Phoenix?

The median home price in Phoenix, Arizona is approximately $452k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $266k in entry-level areas to over $1.3M in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Phoenix have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): Camelback East (9/10) and North Phoenix (8/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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