Real Estate Investing in Sedona, Arizona (86336)

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Yavapai County • Population: 11,223 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 86336 (Sedona, AZ)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 32.4 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $991,036
Avg Monthly Rent $2,549
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $61,776
% Renters 25.2%

Market Analysis: 86336 Sedona

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Sedona's 86336 ZIP registers signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $991K pricing implies.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 86336 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Put differently, 86336 offers a low basis, the region around Sedona has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Who lives in 86336 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

The 86336 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Sedona:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 54/100
Affordability
0/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 16× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-0.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,549/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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COOL MARKET
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
75 days
Average time to sell
Slow
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro data
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Property Strategy for 86336

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
2.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+13.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$332,567/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $665,135 $1,880 2.0% +9.8% $332,567
3BR $1,106,386 $2,530 1.6% +10.5% $368,795
4BR $1,569,022 $2,770 1.3% +12.0% $392,255
5BR $2,122,983 +13.9% $424,597

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.1M$933K$770K$607K$444K$282KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,837$2,676$2,515$2,354$2,193$2,032May 2024Jun 2025Jul 2026

📊 How Does 86336 Compare?

Metric 86336 Sedona Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Arizona
Home Value $991,036 $891,775 N/A $419,643
5-Year CAGR 4.8% 4.3% N/A 6.5%
Avg Rent $2,549 $2,566 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.0% 2.3% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.8%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $991,036
Monthly Rent $2,549
Price-to-Rent 32.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.1%
Cap Rate 2.0%
5-Year IRR 6.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -0.8% ▼
3-Year CAGR +1.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +0.3% ▲
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.0%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
27.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.8%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 86336

Population: 11,223

💰 Median Household Income
$61,776
This area
$61,776
State
$66,355
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.2%
This area
25.2%
State
28.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.0%
This area
4.0%
State
-23.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
52.3%
This area
52.3%
State
-1.0%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
59.3 years
This area
59.3 years
State
11.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
27.8%
This area
27.8%
State
19.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 77.5%
Other/Mixed 18.5%
Hispanic/Latino 17.3%
Asian 3.0%
Black/African American 1.1%
👶 Under 18
10.1%
This area
10.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
37.5%
This area
37.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.6%
This area
7.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 86336

C+ Avg School Grade
6 Schools
14.6:1 Avg Class Size
$13,479 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

West Sedona Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
256 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,736 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
444 Students
👨‍🏫
17.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,736 Per Student
C+ Average

Red Rock Academy

📚 K – 12 K-12 Limited Data
👥
13 Students
💰
$14,736 Per Student
C Below Average

Sedona Charter School

📚 K – 08 School Charter Limited Data
👥
154 Students
💰
$9,706 Per Student
C Below Average

VACTE - Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School District

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
👥
1 Students
C Below Average

VACTE - Yavapai College Sedona Center

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
👥
1 Students
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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What approach is best for Sedona, AZ real estate?

In Sedona, AZ the impressive play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $991K prices and $2,549/mo rents suits that approach.

How strong is the working-renter base in Sedona, AZ?

Sedona, AZ draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $2,549/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the investability score for Sedona, AZ?

Sedona, AZ scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $991K and rents near $2,549/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the median home value in Sedona, AZ?

The median home value in Sedona, AZ is roughly $991K. That puts it reasonable relative to the AZ statewide average.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Sedona, AZ?

Sedona, AZ carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $2,549/mo.

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