Market Intelligence Report — AZ-740

Payson, AZ

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-AZ-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$525K
+5.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.20
+3.8% YoY

Active Inventory

454
-12.8% YoY

Median DOM

81 Days
+1.3% YoY

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The Payson, AZ market is currently categorized as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.20, indicating that demand absorption is severely lagging supply. This low pending ratio reflects a significant imbalance between active listings and properties entering contract.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Payson market right now.

Active listings have contracted over the past year by 12.8%, accompanied by an 11.5% year-over-year decrease in new listings. Despite this reduction in incoming supply, the median listing price has increased by 5.2% over the past year to $525,000, while average prices have risen by 14.4% to $673,481. Median days on market remain elevated at 81, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 1.3%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$525K+2.0% MoM

Active Inventory

454-12.8% YoY

Days on Market

81+1.3% YoY

Sold Score™

31+3.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

31
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

In the current environment, negotiating leverage leans towards buyers due to the extended market times and the low demand absorption rate. The pace of transactions is slow, with properties remaining on the market for an average of 81 days. This dynamic exerts pressure on price discipline, particularly as the pending ratio sits at 0.20, suggesting that available inventory is not being absorbed efficiently.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has seen a substantial year-over-year increase of 14.4% to $673,481, significantly outpacing the 5.2% rise in the median listing price. This widening spread between average and median pricing may indicate some softening or increased inventory at higher price points, where transactions are occurring at relatively lower rates compared to the broader market. The median price per square foot has seen a modest year-over-year increase of 0.7%.

Supply Dynamics

454 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 92 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -8.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.20

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Payson, AZ? Inventory is down 13% from last year.

Buyers have leverage in Payson, AZ. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
20%
Median Days on Market
81 days
Inventory YoY
−13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Payson, AZ
CBSA Code
37740
State
AZ

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Payson?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Payson metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.20 with median days on market at 81.

  • Are home prices dropping in Payson?+

    Median listing price is $525K, +5.2% year over year. 22.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Payson?+

    The typical listing sits 81 days on market, a +1.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 92 per month.

  • What's happening in the Payson luxury market?+

    The average listing price has seen a substantial year-over-year increase of 14.4% to $673,481, significantly outpacing the 5.2% rise in the median listing price. This widening spread between average and median pricing may indicate some softening or increased inventory at higher price points, where transactions are occurring at relatively lower rates compared to the broader market. The median price per square foot has seen a modest year-over-year increase of 0.7%.

  • Where can I find a trusted Payson real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Payson agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 37740 · 36mo history