Real Estate Investing in Rio Rico, Arizona

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 21,844 • Santa Cruz County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 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 $272,568
Avg Monthly Rent $1,407
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Rio Rico Real Estate

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

firmly Rio Rico's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects modest investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Rio Rico at $1,407/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Rio Rico show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is muted relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Nogales, AZ

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Avg Home Value
$272,568
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,407
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 Rio Rico, AZ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rio Rico, AZ

Is Rio Rico, AZ a good place for real estate investing?

Rio Rico, AZ stands at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $273K and average rents around $1,407/mo. That combination puts it in the sturdy tier for investor interest.

What do rentals go for in Rio Rico, AZ?

Rental rates in Rio Rico, AZ average $1,407/mo. Tenant demand and $273K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How should investors approach Rio Rico, AZ?

In Rio Rico, AZ the solid play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $273K prices and $1,407/mo rents suits that approach.

How strict are landlord regulations in Rio Rico, AZ?

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

Do rentals sit vacant long in Rio Rico, AZ?

Rental vacancy in Rio Rico, AZ is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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