Market Intelligence Report — AZ-060

Tucson, AZ

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

Ref. No: 2026-AZ-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$375K
-2.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.36
-1.9% YoY

Active Inventory

3,665
-0.6% YoY

Median DOM

63 Days
-1.6% YoY

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The Tucson market is currently categorized as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.36 indicating that demand absorption is lagging inventory levels. This is further reflected in the median listing price, which has experienced a year-over-year decline of 2.6%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

5.6%+0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

1.07M+0.1% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

565+83.7% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Tucson market right now.

Inventory dynamics reveal a complex trend, with active listings showing a marginal year-over-year contraction of 0.6%, yet new listings have increased by 9.8% over the same period. Demand indicators show a pending ratio of 0.36, which is lower than the previous year. Median days on market remain largely consistent, while the share of price-reduced listings has slightly decreased year-over-year, suggesting some recalibration in seller expectations.

Jeni Jankowski
Jeni Jankowski
eXp Realty

Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Tucson shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$375K-0.6% MoM

Active Inventory

3,665-0.6% YoY

Days on Market

63-1.6% YoY

Sold Score™

52-1.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

52
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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 this Cooling environment, the pace of transactions is slower, and the absorption of available supply is a key consideration. The current market conditions suggest that negotiating leverage has shifted, with more protracted timelines for sales and increased pressure for price discipline to secure transactions.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in Tucson has declined by 4.0% year-over-year, exceeding the 2.6% year-over-year decline in the median listing price, and the median price per square foot has fallen by 2.5% over the past year. This divergence, coupled with the decline in average pricing, indicates a softening at the higher price tiers.

Supply Dynamics

3,665 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,300 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.36

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Tucson, AZ? Buyer Demand Index is running at 36%.

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Buyer Demand Index
36%
Median Days on Market
63 days
Inventory YoY
−1%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Tucson, AZ
CBSA Code
46060
State
AZ

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Tucson metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.36 with median days on market at 63.

  • Are home prices dropping in Tucson?+

    Median listing price is $375K, -2.6% year over year. 20.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Tucson?+

    The typical listing sits 63 days on market, a -1.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 1,300 per month.

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

    The average listing price in Tucson has declined by 4.0% year-over-year, exceeding the 2.6% year-over-year decline in the median listing price, and the median price per square foot has fallen by 2.5% over the past year. This divergence, coupled with the decline in average pricing, indicates a softening at the higher price tiers.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Tucson 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 46060 · 36mo history