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Payson, Arizona houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Payson, AZ (Gila County) — Census median home value $343,200, county listing prices down about 0.8% over the past year. Market data for Payson houses and the broader area.
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Payson, AZ is in Gila County, Arizona — this guide covers houses in Payson and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,494, with a median household income of $65,175. Census data puts the median value of houses in Payson at $343,200.
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Market overview
Payson housing market
Payson is in Gila County, Arizona. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Payson and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$343,200
Population (Census ACS)
16,494
Median household income
$65,175
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Payson market snapshot
Population
16,494
County
Gila County
Median Household Income
$65,175
Median Home Value (city)
$343,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,355/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Payson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $343,200.
County Price Trend
Gila County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Payson has an estimated population of 16,494 and a median household income of $65,175, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Payson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% 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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Places around Payson
County guide: Gila County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Payson.
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Nearby communities include Mesa del Caballo, Round Valley, East Verde Estates, Oxbow Estates, Flowing Springs, Freedom Acres, Star Valley, Beaver Valley, Geronimo Estates, Whispering Pines, Gisela, Rye, Washington Park, Tonto Village, Deer Creek, Mead Ranch.
Mesa del Caballo market data
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Round Valley market data
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East Verde Estates market data
Nearby city · ~4.6 mi
Oxbow Estates market data
Nearby city · ~4.6 mi
Flowing Springs market data
Nearby city · ~4.6 mi
Freedom Acres market data
Nearby city · ~5.3 mi
Star Valley market data
Nearby city · ~5.7 mi
Beaver Valley market data
Nearby city · ~6.9 mi
Geronimo Estates market data
Nearby city · ~9.0 mi
Whispering Pines market data
Nearby city · ~9.2 mi
Gisela market data
Nearby city · ~10.0 mi
Rye market data
Nearby city · ~10.3 mi
Washington Park market data
Nearby city · ~11.2 mi
Tonto Village market data
Nearby city · ~11.5 mi
Deer Creek market data
Nearby city · ~12.2 mi
Mead Ranch market data
Nearby city · ~12.3 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Camp Verde (~38.0 mi), Lake Montezuma (~38.6 mi), Rio Verde (~41.2 mi), Heber-Overgaard (~44.3 mi), Carefree (~44.8 mi), Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) (~44.8 mi), Cordes Lakes (~45.2 mi), Cave Creek (~47.3 mi), Black Canyon City (~47.5 mi), Cornville (~47.9 mi), Spring Valley (~48.5 mi), Cibecue (~49.5 mi), Scottsdale (~49.6 mi), Fountain Hills (~50.1 mi), Verde Village (~50.2 mi), New River (~50.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Payson data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
16,494
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$343,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$65,175
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,355
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.79%
Census place type
town
County
Gila County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
19.35 sq mi
Census GEOID
0453700
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
Life in Payson
Schools
Payson Unified District (4209) — 5 schools, 2,318 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Gila addresses may be served by Payson Unified District (4209), but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Payson FAQ
What are houses worth in Payson, AZ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Payson at $343,200.
How much do houses cost in Payson, AZ?
For owner-occupied houses in Payson, Census ACS data shows a median value of $343,200. Active listing prices in Gila County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Payson, AZ?
Payson houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Gila County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Payson, AZ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Payson's population at approximately 16,494.
What's the median rent in Payson, AZ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Payson at approximately $1,355 per month.
What is the median household income in Payson, AZ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Payson at approximately $65,175.
Is the Payson housing market growing?
Gila County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Payson, AZ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Payson's median home value at about 5.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% 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.
What school district serves Payson, AZ?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Payson Unified District (4209) for many Payson addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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