Metro Phoenix Market GuideUpdated September 2026
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Downtown • Midtown • Arcadia

Metro Phoenix, at a glance.

Historic charm, walkable urban living and some of the Valley's most sought-after infill neighborhoods — here's what's moving buyers and sellers right now.

890Active Inventory+3.1% YoY
$610KMedian Home Value+4.2% Appreciation
33 DaysAvg. On MarketFast-Moving Pockets
Market Trend

Six months of momentum.

Limited infill inventory keeps values climbing across Downtown, Roosevelt Row, Midtown, Biltmore, Arcadia and Arcadia Lite.

Median Home Value

Trailing 6 months • Metro Phoenix composite
$630K $580K $530K MarAprMay JunJulAugSep

Inventory by Micro-Market

Active listings, share of total — estimated split
Downtown 24% Midtown/Historic 22% Arcadia 19% Biltmore/Camelback 16% Arcadia Lite 10% Roosevelt Row 9%
Where You'll Live

Communities worth a look.

Life Out Here

Schools, shopping & the outdoors.

Top DistrictsPhoenix Union & Scottsdale border
Biltmore Fashion ParkUpscale retail & dining
Roosevelt RowArts district cafes & murals
Camelback MountainIconic hiking & views
Papago ParkTrails, gardens & the zoo
SR-51 & I-17Direct commuter corridors
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