Is Greenlee County, AZ good for real estate investing?

Greenlee County has an investment score of 44/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #0 nationally among 0 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Greenlee?

The median home price in Greenlee County is $156,689. This ranks #0 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Greenlee?

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

Greenlee County

ArizonaPopulation: 9,483

/100

Avoid

#0 of 0 counties

#9 in Arizona (15 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$156,689

Median Home Price

0% below national median

$940/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

0.60%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

44/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

0/100

Based on -15.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

98/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.1x. 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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-15.2% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

9,483

Median Income

$73,756

vs $0 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.1x

Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
−You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
MohaveAZ	47	$344,368	$1,573	5.48%	Hold	View
PimaAZ	46	$339,306	$1,510	5.34%	Hold	View
CurrentGreenleeAZ	44	$156,689	Est. pending	—	Avoid
MaricopaAZ	41	$455,490	$1,736	4.57%	Avoid	View
CoconinoAZ	41	$612,086	$2,124	4.16%	Avoid	View
ApacheAZ	39	$311,973	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidGreenlee may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Greenlee County in Arizona scores 44/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

44/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

0/100

Based on -15.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

98/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

MohaveAZ

$344,368

$1,573

5.48%

Hold

View

PimaAZ

$339,306

$1,510

5.34%

Hold

View

CurrentGreenleeAZ

$156,689

Est. pending

—

Avoid

MaricopaAZ

$455,490

$1,736

4.57%

Avoid

View

CoconinoAZ

$612,086

$2,124

4.16%

Avoid

View

ApacheAZ

$311,973

Est. pending

—

Avoid

View

The Bottom Line

AvoidGreenlee may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%