Phoenix, AZ metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Phoenix, AZ metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$459K

1.9% YoY

Days on Market

76 days

11.8% YoY

Active Inventory

24,157

2.5% YoY

Homes Sold

4,410

1.4% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Phoenix, AZ metro area Market Summary

The Phoenix, AZ metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $459K, down 1.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 76 days on the market, 11.8% longer than a year ago.

There are 24,157 homes for sale — 2.5% more than last year. With 5.5 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 9,284 new listings were added during this period, down 1.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.7% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 11.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 29.9% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

78

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 5.5
Days on Market 76
Price Drops 29.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.7%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 8.5%
Days on Market (National: 66) 15.2%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 98.0%

vs. Arizona Median

Median Price (Arizona: $441K) 4.0%
Days on Market (Arizona: 78) 2.6%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Phoenix, AZ metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$499K

Price per Sq Ft

$257

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.7%

Months of Supply

5.5

Sold Above List

11.9%

Price Drops

29.9%

New Listings

9,284

1.7% YoY

Pending Sales

7,042

Off Market in 2 Weeks

23.8%

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