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Houses in New River, AZ (Maricopa County) — Census median home value $603,700, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for New River houses and the broader area.
New River, AZ is in Maricopa County, Arizona — this guide covers houses in New River and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,365, with a median household income of $120,279. Census data puts the median value of houses in New River at $603,700.
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Market overview
New River is in Maricopa County, Arizona. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in New River and the surrounding county market.
$603,700
18,365
$120,279
0.65% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
18,365
Maricopa County
$120,279
$603,700
$1,837/mo
+0.7%
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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts New River's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $603,700.
Maricopa County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.65% annual change in 2025.
New River has an estimated population of 18,365 and a median household income of $120,279, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
New River's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Maricopa County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes New River.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Maricopa County and other Arizona communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Anthem, Cave Creek, Carefree, Peoria, Scottsdale, Sun City West, Phoenix, Sun City, Paradise Valley, Youngtown, El Mirage, Glendale, Surprise, Rio Verde, Wittmann, Fountain Hills.
More Arizona cities with market guides: San Tan Valley, Goodyear, Buckeye, Yuma, Avondale, Flagstaff, Casas Adobes, Queen Creek.
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Black Canyon City (~13.2 mi), Cordes Lakes (~29.6 mi), Spring Valley (~32.2 mi), Mayer (~38.4 mi), Deer Creek (~44.0 mi), Rye (~44.5 mi), Jakes Corner (~44.7 mi), Dewey-Humboldt (~44.8 mi), Tonto Basin (~45.1 mi), Santa Cruz (~45.1 mi), Yarnell (~45.5 mi), Oxbow Estates (~47.3 mi), Wilhoit (~47.3 mi), Peeples Valley (~47.5 mi), Gisela (~48.2 mi), Congress (~48.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
18,365
$603,700
$120,279
$1,837
0.65%
CDP
Maricopa County
56.11 sq mi
0449360
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Mesa Unified District (4235) — 78 schools, 58,343 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Maricopa addresses may be served by Mesa Unified District (4235), but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in New River at $603,700.
For owner-occupied houses in New River, Census ACS data shows a median value of $603,700. Active listing prices in Maricopa County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
New River houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Maricopa County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts New River's population at approximately 18,365.
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in New River at approximately $1,837 per month.
Census ACS data puts the median household income in New River at approximately $120,279.
Maricopa County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.65% annual change in 2025.
Census ACS data puts New River's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Mesa Unified District (4235) for many New River addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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