MonitorBankRates
Arizona Housing Affordability Index | MonitorBankRates (MBR-HAI)

Arizona Housing Affordability Index

Daily affordability score for Arizona compared to the national average. Updated every night using live mortgage rates and U.S. Census Bureau income and home value data.

Live Score
Arizona
95.0
Near National Average
MBR-HAI • May 26, 2026
0 vs. prior day
National Average
100.0
Near National Average
MBR-HAI • May 26, 2026
0 vs. prior day
National Rank #33 of 51 states
vs. National Average -5 points
30-yr Rate Used 6.688%
Median Home Value $394,500
Median Household Income $79,964

Arizona Affordability Ranking

#33 of 51 states · May 26, 2026 Less affordable than average
Most Affordable Least Affordable
More affordable than: 18 of 51 states (35%)
Less affordable than: 32 of 51 states (63%)
MBR-HAI Score: 95.0 vs. national 100.0 (-5 points)
Nearby States
↑ 30 more affordable states above
#31 VA 97.1
#32 ME 96.7
#33 Arizona ◀ 95.0
#34 MT 94.6
#35 FL 94.2
↓ 16 less affordable states below
Top 5 Most Affordable
#1 WV 148.1
#2 AR 139.9
#3 AL 137.2
#4 MS 134.6
#5 IA 130.5
Bottom 5 Least Affordable
#47 OR 79.7
#48 DC 78.7
#49 MA 77.8
#50 HI 70.7
#51 CA 68.4

View full 51-state rankings →

Arizona MBR-HAI · 90-Day Trend

Arizona
National Average

Dashed line = national average. Amber dashed line = 100 baseline. Score updates each morning after the nightly rate aggregation run.

Key Affordability Factors · Arizona

$394,500
Median Home Value
U.S. median: varies by state
$79,964
Median Household Income
U.S. median: $80,734
4.9x
Price-to-Income Ratio
Home value ÷ income
$1,278/mo
Median Owner Costs
19.2% of income annually
$2,030/yr
Median Property Tax
0.51% effective rate
67.7%
Homeownership Rate
U.S. average: 65.7%
27.3%
Owner Cost Burden
% spending 30%+ of income on housing
6.688%
30-yr Mortgage Rate
State average • May 26, 2026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey and Current Population Survey. Mortgage rate from MBR live rate database.

How Arizona Ranks Among All States

#33
of 51 states
Least Affordable Most Affordable
Arizona is more affordable than 36% of U.S. states, Near National Average
95.0
MBR-HAI Score
Rank State MBR-HAI Score Affordability
▲ See top 29 states →
30 Idaho 97.7 Near National Average
31 Virginia 97.1 Near National Average
32 Maine 96.7 Near National Average
33 Arizona You are here 95.0 Near National Average
34 Montana 94.6 Near National Average
35 Florida 94.2 Near National Average
36 Vermont 92.5 Near National Average
▼ See all 51 state rankings →

Showing states ranked near Arizona · May 26, 2026 • View complete national rankings →

Download Arizona HAI Data

Arizona History (CSV)
Daily score vs. national • all dates
date,state,hai_score,national_score,rate_used
2026-05-26,AZ,95.0,100.0,6.688
Download AZ History (CSV)
All 51 States (CSV)
Compare Arizona to every state

Daily scores for all 51 states, filter by state or date in Excel or Google Sheets.

All States (CSV)
Cite the Arizona MBR-HAI
Editorial / press citation
“MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index, MonitorBankRates.com, May 26, 2026. Arizona score: 95.0 (Near National Average), ranked #33 of 51 states. Methodology: monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index-methodology”
APA 7th edition (academic)
Monitor Bank Rates LLC. (2026, May 26). MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index: Arizona [Data set]. https://www.monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index/arizona/

Press & Citation Resources · Arizona

Ready-to-publish sentences using today's Arizona data, an email template you can send to clients, and direct contact for press inquiries or custom data requests.

Ready-to-Publish Sentences

Each sentence updates daily with the live Arizona score. Free for editorial use with attribution to MonitorBankRates.

News Lead · AP-style, factual

In Arizona, the MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index stood at 95.0 on May 26, 2026, ranking #33 of 51 U.S. states for homeownership affordability and indicating near national average conditions relative to the national baseline. The state-level reading combines Arizona's 30-year mortgage rate average of 6.688% with U.S. Census Bureau housing values, household income, property taxes, and cost burden data.

Analyst Quote · with voice, attributable

“Arizona's MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index score of 95.0 places it #33 of 51 nationwide. Below the 100 baseline, that means buyer purchasing power in Arizona is weaker than the long-run national average computed at a 6.5% mortgage rate. The state's 30-year average is currently 6.688%, and the index tracks closely with the national average.”

Brian McKay, MonitorBankRates

Social Media · concise, share-friendly

🏠 MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index. Arizona: 95.0 (Near National Average), rank #33 of 51 states. 30-yr mortgage avg: 6.69%. National baseline = 100. Updated daily · via @MonitorBankRates → https://www.monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index/arizona/

Casual / Blog · conversational

Housing affordability in Arizona is currently sitting at 95.0 on the MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index, ranking it #33 of 51 U.S. states. With 100 representing the long-term national baseline at a 6.5% reference rate, Arizona's 30-year mortgage rate of 6.69% reflects near national average conditions for local buyers. The state tracks closely with the national average as a whole.

Mortgage Broker Email Template

Pre-written client update for Arizona homebuyers. Personalize the bracketed fields and send.

SubjectHousing affordability snapshot for Arizona: what it means for your search
Hi [Client Name], Wanted to share a quick affordability snapshot for Arizona from the MonitorBankRates (MBR) Housing Affordability Index, a daily-updated composite that tracks how affordable U.S. homeownership is right now. Arizona's current reading: 95.0 (Near National Average), rank #33 of 51 states National reading: 100.030-year mortgage rate average in Arizona: 6.688% The index baseline of 100 represents long-run typical conditions at a 6.5% reference rate. Arizona currently tracks closely with the national average. For full state context (including the 90-day trend, key affordability factors, and how Arizona compares to neighboring states) see: https://www.monitorbankrates.com/housing-affordability-index/arizona/ Always happy to discuss what this means for your specific situation. Best, [Your Name]

For Press & Researchers

The Arizona MBR-HAI is free to cite for editorial, academic, and policy use with attribution. We're happy to provide additional support:

  • Custom data cuts: Arizona metros, MSAs, or historical slices on request
  • Embargo-friendly releases: give us 24 hours notice for scheduled coverage
  • Background interviews: methodology, market context, or commentary on rate moves
  • Direct contact: contact form or reply to any address listed there

For our published citation history and recent media mentions, see MBR in the Press.