Yuma, AZ Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Yuma, Arizona. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$279,024

+0.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
5.4mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Top 31% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.96x

In-migrants avg $49,351 AGI vs out-migrants $51,632

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Opportunity Zone Market

6 ZIP codes in Yuma are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Yuma Market Summary

Yuma, AZ is in a stabilization phase with 0.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.62x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+85 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 6.27% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score77/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$60,417

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.3%
Base Case+0.6%
Bull Case+1.0%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Yuma, AZ's primary climate exposure is heat stress (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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