Yuma, AZ — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Yuma County · Yuma · population 103,559

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Yuma, AZ
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72
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Yuma stands

At or near all-time high. population growing 2.0% per year.

Median home $297,323
1-year +1.0%
5-yr CAGR +6.7%
vs 5-yr peak +0.0%
Population +2.0%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-04$297k$135k$193k$251k$309k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
25/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
96/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,393/mo$1,117$1,297$1,477202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent122117100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 17.8
Lean buy

At a 17.8 price-to-rent ratio, Yuma is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
55 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
73 · w22%
Distance from peak
90 · w18%
Population growth
80 · w16%
Rent YoY
60 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
77 · w10%
Long thesis

Yuma has been growing population at 2.0% per year while home values compounded +6.7% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Yuma's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Yuma

Yuma is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, with an estimated population of 103,559. The population has grown 2.0% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Yuma is $297,323 as of 2026-04, up 1.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Yuma average $1,393 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.2%). The composite momentum score is 72 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.0% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +6.7% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Yuma (Wikipedia)

Yuma is a city in and the county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The city's population was 95,548 at the 2020 census, up from the 2010 census population of 93,064.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

Area120.84 sq mi
Elevation256 ft
Incorporated1914
Density791.18/sq mi

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Yuma County right now.

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Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. Yuma County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

Neighborhoods of Yuma

81 tracked · ranked by median home value
1The Dunes$649,173+1.5%
2Tillman Estates$552,040+2.4%
3Belleza$516,670+7.1%
4The Terraces at the View$487,148+0.6%
5Livingston Ranch$483,856+2.5%
6Sierra Monta+¦a$479,263-0.2%
7Cresta Gila Estates$470,371+0.1%
8Falls Ranch$453,674+1.5%
9Barkley Ranch$440,036+2.8%
10Pioneer Park$436,898+3.7%
11Picacho Village$436,076+1.1%
12Parkway Place$434,728+2.1%
13Tamarack$423,397+2.4%
14Cielo Verde$410,842+2.8%
15Park West$405,821+2.7%
16Sheffield Estates$399,994+2.0%
17Country Meadows$390,177+2.3%
18Savant Estates$388,625+0.6%
19Rancho Sereno$379,642+0.1%
20Araby Crossing$374,497+2.6%
21San Marcos Villas$371,705+1.4%
22Country Estates$358,840+2.2%
23Lynnwood$352,363+2.5%
24Desert Ridge$343,929+1.2%

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Run the numbers for Yuma

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
65° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
106° / 79°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
286
~78% of year
Annual precip
14″ rain
2″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Current weather

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Yuma area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
36%
Very dry climate
Median household income
$72,900
Arizona state median
Top industries (state-level)
HealthcareConstructionTech

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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