Tucson, AZ
Balanced's marketSoftening prices and 60% of homes selling below list — Tucson is one of the cleaner buyer markets in the country right now.
DATA · Zillow Research (via scrape.do) · AS OF APRIL 2026
| Detail | Value | Detail | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median list price | $354,292 | Median sale price | $326,333 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 0.987 | % sold below list | +59.6% |
| Active inventory | 3,149 | New listings | 867 |
How Tucson has moved.
Tucson sits at a median home value of $324,946 as of the latest Zillow read, down 2.1% year-over-year — a meaningful softening that’s putting deal flow back on the table for cash buyers.
The sale-to-list ratio of 0.987 signals a balanced market — neither bid wars nor fire sales dominate. 59.6% of closings land below list, leaving room to negotiate on the right deal but no broad discount across the board.
Rents are workable but not generous. ZORI of $1,387/mo against a $325k median gives a 5.12% gross yield — average for the metro tier, requiring tight underwriting on any hold.
Median days-on-market is running around 30 days against 3,148.667 active listings. Pace is moderate — neither chaos nor stagnation. Standard wholesaling cadences work here.
MDR’s composite investor score for Tucson is 62/100 based on rent yield, sale-to-list discount, motivated-seller proxies, and DOM. Solid mid-tier. A disciplined operator can build a real book here; a tourist will get hurt.
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Tucson for investors.
Is Tucson a good market for real estate investors in 2026?
Metro Deal Report's composite investor score for Tucson is 62/100, based on rent yield, sale-to-list ratio, motivated-seller proxies, and days on market. Tucson is a solid mid-tier market — workable for disciplined operators but not a top-of-list pick.
What is the median home price in Tucson?
The typical home value in Tucson as of the most recent Zillow read is $324,946. Median list price is $354,292 and median sale price is $326,333. Year-over-year change: -2.1%.
What can a landlord expect to rent a property for in Tucson?
Zillow's Observed Rent Index for Tucson is $1,387/mo. Against the typical home value of $325k, that produces a gross annual rent yield of 5.12% — right at the national baseline, requiring tight underwriting on holds.
Is Tucson a buyer's or seller's market?
Tucson's current sale-to-list ratio is 0.987 with 59.6% of homes closing below list. That's a balanced market — neither side dominates. Median days on market: 30 days. Active inventory: 3,149 listings.
Which investment strategy works best in Tucson?
Tucson's data favors a mixed approach — no single strategy dominates, so selective deal sourcing wins. See the per-strategy breakdowns at /wholesaling/tucson, /brrrr/tucson, and /flipping/tucson.
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