The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85194 sells for about $375,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.93% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,862 a month.
ZIP 85194
The 85194 housing market is currently in a standoff, characterized by a slight decline in median listing prices and a shift toward a buyer's market. While transaction counts remain lower than previous years, the area continues to benefit from its role as a manufacturing and logistics hub in Pinal County. Market conditions are stable, with buyers exercising more caution due to current interest rate environments.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking more land and lower price points compared to the Phoenix metro, as well as commuters working in the Pinal County industrial corridor. It appeals to those looking for a mix of rural-style ranchette living and access to modern suburban amenities.
Median prices moved down 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 148 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 85194, Pinal County AZ
Crime rates in the Casa Grande area are generally consistent with regional averages for Pinal County, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a steady presence, and trends have remained stable over the last reporting period.
Schools serving the 85194 area are part of the Casa Grande Elementary and Union High School districts, which generally receive average performance ratings. Educational quality is considered stable with ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes through district-wide initiatives.
The area faces moderate risks related to extreme heat and occasional flash flooding during monsoon season. Property insurance premiums are influenced by these environmental factors and the general wildfire risk profile of the Arizona desert.
Casa Grande serves as a major manufacturing and logistics hub for the Pinal County Growth Corridor, anchored by significant industrial developments. Infrastructure expansion is ongoing to support the rapid population growth and corporate relocations in the region.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Statutory Residential Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $400,000 of equity in an owner-occupied primary dwelling from attachment, execution, and forced sale arising from unsecured civil judgment liens.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with I-10 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the Phoenix and Tucson employment cores. Transit options are limited, making the area most suitable for those working locally or within the Pinal County corridor.
The area features access to local parks and desert trails, with proximity to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Shopping and dining options are concentrated along the major thoroughfares near the I-10 interchanges.
The rental market is experiencing a slight cooling trend with a year-over-year decline in median rents. Vacancy pressure remains moderate, and the area sees a mix of long-term residential tenants and some investor-owned single-family rentals.
The local economy is driven by manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, benefiting from its strategic location between Phoenix and Tucson. Major employers include regional distribution centers and industrial manufacturing facilities.
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Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions and industrial parks along the I-10 corridor to accommodate the growing workforce.
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Parcels are subject to standard Pinal County property tax levies, including school district and municipal taxes.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Pinal County economic reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Pinal County Fairgrounds and Event Center4.34.7 mi
- The Windmill Winery4.616.5 mi
- San Tan Highlands Golf Club3.918.2 mi
- Anthem Parkside Community Center4.614.5 mi
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument4.79.1 mi
- Skydive Arizona4.87.6 mi
- Harkins Theatres Casa Grande4.62.7 mi
- Villago Park4.57.6 mi
- Peter Piper Pizza3.75.3 mi
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument4.79.1 mi
- Casa Grande Neon Sign Park4.56.7 mi
- McFarland State Historic Park4.617.4 mi
- The Museum of Casa Grande4.66.7 mi
- Pinal County Historical Museum4.817 mi
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument4.79.1 mi
- Carr McNatt Park4.46.2 mi
- Dave White Regional Park4.57.8 mi
- Villago Park4.57.6 mi
- Fiesta Grande Resort4.34.9 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center4.32.8 mi
- Fry's Marketplace4.47 mi
- Fry's4.25.2 mi
- Safeway4.25.8 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.32.6 mi
- Mesa Gateway Airport4.428.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A significant cultural landmark preserving ancient Hohokam structures.
Known for larger rural parcels and open space.
The historic core featuring local businesses and community events.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).