The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 85303 sells for about $418,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,567 a month.
ZIP 85303 — Glendale
The 85303 housing market is experiencing moderate growth with a median sale price of $418,000, reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year increase. While inventory remains somewhat limited, the market maintains a steady pace of sales, driven by demand from families and commuters in the Phoenix metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking relatively affordable housing options within the Phoenix metro area, offering a balance of suburban living and accessibility.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 14.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 85303, Maricopa County, AZ
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Glendale Elementary and Glendale Union High School Districts, with school quality varying across individual campuses.
The region faces typical desert climate risks, including extreme heat and occasional flash flooding, with insurance premiums influenced by regional wildfire and storm exposure.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Phoenix metropolitan employment core and ongoing infrastructure investments in the West Valley, supporting steady residential demand.
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 typically commute via the I-10 and Loop 101 corridors, providing access to major employment hubs in downtown Phoenix and the West Valley.
The area features local community parks and is within reach of regional shopping centers and recreational facilities in Glendale and nearby Phoenix.
The rental market shows moderate depth with a median rent of $1,850, reflecting a balance between supply and demand in the Glendale area.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Phoenix metropolitan industry mix, including healthcare, retail, and logistics sectors.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Glendale Elementary and Glendale Union High School Districts, alongside county-wide special districts.
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Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and Arizona Demographics by Cubit.
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.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Arizona4.219 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa4.317.9 mi
- Castles N' Coasters4.36.6 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix3.612.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tempe4.419.4 mi
- State Farm Stadium4.62.4 mi
- Chase Field4.610.6 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.816.5 mi
- Mortgage Matchup Center4.610.3 mi
- Phoenix Convention Center4.510.4 mi
- Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley3.92.7 mi
- Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park4.511.1 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.79.5 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.49.5 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.62.3 mi
- Desert Botanical Garden4.816.5 mi
- Hole in the Rock4.716.6 mi
- Musical Instrument Museum4.917 mi
- Phoenix Art Museum4.79.5 mi
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park4.817.1 mi
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix4.49.5 mi
- Steele Indian School Park4.68.8 mi
- Pioneer Community Park4.52.5 mi
- Encanto Park4.68.4 mi
- Friendship Park4.67.5 mi
- Topgolf Glendale4.32.9 mi
- Wigwam Golf Club4.48.1 mi
- Aguila Golf Course4.511.9 mi
- Arizona Biltmore Golf Club4.311.4 mi
- Encanto 184.48.2 mi
- Arrowhead Towne Center4.47.9 mi
- Tanger Outlets Phoenix4.52.7 mi
- Desert Sky Mall43.6 mi
- Westgate Entertainment District4.62.3 mi
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport4.313.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large regional park offering sports fields and open space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.