Real Estate Investing in Nogales, Arizona

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 21,512 • Santa Cruz County

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Should you buy in Nogales, AZ? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 11.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.5% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Higher unemployment: 7.2% unemployment — tenant risk signal.
  • Lower household income: $37,004 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $222,454
Avg Monthly Rent $945
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Nogales Real Estate

Nogales (Arizona) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Nogales is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

clearly Nogales's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Nogales's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$222,454
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (AZ)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Nogales, AZ metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Nogales, AZ metro
0
Days to pending
4.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Nogales, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nogales, AZ

What do rentals go for in Nogales, AZ?

Average rent in Nogales, AZ is approximately $945/mo per month. Against $222K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Are landlord laws favorable in Nogales, AZ?

Rental owners in Nogales, AZ deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is Nogales, AZ better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Nogales, AZ investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($222K prices, $945/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

How does Nogales, AZ stack up for property investment?

Yes - Nogales, AZ a 3.0/5 investability score. With $222K home prices against $945/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What kind of tenants rent in Nogales, AZ?

Tenant quality in Nogales, AZ ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $945/mo.

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