Is La Paz County, AZ good for real estate investing?

La Paz County has an investment score of 55/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #665 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in La Paz?

The median home price in La Paz County is $264,493. This ranks #468 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in La Paz?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in La Paz County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

La Paz County

ArizonaPopulation: 16,681

/100

Hold

#665 of 1,000 counties

#4 in Arizona (15 counties)

Market Snapshot

$264,493

Median Home Price

3% below national median

$15,829/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

55/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

67/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

45/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

16,681

Median Income

$46,634

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

5.7x

Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CochiseAZ	60	$256,552	$1,312	6.14%	Buy	View
YumaAZ	58	$277,098	$1,381	5.98%	Hold	View
CurrentLa PazAZ	55	$264,493	Est. pending	—	Hold
Santa CruzAZ	52	$272,830	$1,325	5.83%	Hold	View
PinalAZ	50	$364,073	$1,847	6.09%	Hold	View
NavajoAZ	49	$389,192	$1,958	6.04%	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldLa Paz is a neutral market.

La Paz County in Arizona scores 55/100, ranking #665 of 1,000 US counties (top 66%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

55/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Based on 0.00% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)

67/100

Based on 1.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

45/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

CochiseAZ

$256,552

$1,312

6.14%

Buy

View

YumaAZ

$277,098

$1,381

5.98%

Hold

View

CurrentLa PazAZ

$264,493

Est. pending

—

Hold

Santa CruzAZ

$272,830

$1,325

5.83%

Hold

View

PinalAZ

$364,073

$1,847

6.09%

Hold

View

NavajoAZ

$389,192

$1,958

6.04%

Hold

View