Real Estate Market Update for Surprise, AZ
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Welcome to your monthly "Market Update". Let's take a look at residential real-estate activity in your area during the month of March. The number of active listings was up 4% from one year earlier and down 11% from the previous month Even so, buyers still enjoyed a greater selection of homes today than they did one year ago. As you can see, the median listing price for the month... was just over 180-thousand dollars. Compared to last year, the average number of days units spent on the market before being sold was down 26% This lower number of days may signal a positive trend in the local inventory-turnover rate. Meanwhile, The median sale price was just over 160-thousand dollars. Overall, The number of units sold Increased 5% year-over-year and Increased 18% month-over-month These figures may indicate that buyers have been taking advantage of competitive pricing and interest-rates. Thanks for watching. We hope you use this information to make smart, informed decisions in your upcoming real-estate transactions. Feel free to contact us for more information or further assistance.
Map Information for Surprise, AZ
Area Information for Surprise, AZ
  • Population: 114,770
  • Median Age: 32.15 yr
  • Median Commute Time: 29.03 mins
  • Educational Climate*: 4
  • Recycling Likelihood**: 91
  • Sales Tax: 5%
  • Population Density: 1,050/sq mi
  • Population Change Since 2000: 263%
  • Closest Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International
  • Closest College: Western Intl Univ
  • Closest Jr. College: Estrella Mountain Comm Coll
  • Median Household Income: $62,952
  • Annual Residential Turnover: 39.47%
  • Median Years in Residence: 1.55 yr
  • Median Home Sales Price: $125,000
  • Closest Major Sports Team: Ari Royals (r)
  • Change Avg. Household Income Since 2000: 43%
* Scale from 1-5   ** Index where 100 is the national average
Demographic Data for Surprise, AZ
Median Age: 32.15 Married: 51% Number of Households: 43,983 Households with Children: 16,202
Community:
    • Occupancy Types
      • 3599 Vacant
      • 8822 Owned
      • 12512 Rented
    • Transportation to Work
      • 43% Drive
      • 47% Public Transportation
      • 8% Walk / Bike / Other
      • 8% Work at Home
    National Index Comparisons:
    (100 National Average)
      • Population By Sex(%)
        • 50% Male
        • 50% Female
      • White/Blue Collar Jobs
        • 50% White Collar
        • 50% Blue Collar
      School Data for Surprise, AZ

      School Name Distance Type Grades GreatSchools Rating Parent Rating
      Kingswood Elementary School 0.5 mi Public K - 8 3 3
      Paradise Education Center 0.6 mi State K - 12 4-5 4
      Cimarron Springs Elementary School 0.7 mi Public K - 8 3-5 3
      Parkview Elementary School 0.9 mi Public K - 8 3 2
      Valley Vista High School 1.1 mi Public 9 - 12 4 3
      Countryside Elementary School 1.3 mi Public K - 8 3 3
      Carden Traditional School - Surprse 1.6 mi State K - 8 4 4
      Willow Canyon High School 1.6 mi Public 9 - 12 4 3
      West Point Elementary School 2.5 mi Public K - 8 3-5 3
      Canyon Ridge Elementary School 2.5 mi Public K - 8 4-5 4
      Western Peaks Elementary School 2.6 mi Public K - 8 3-5 3
      Dysart Early Chldhd Education Center 2.6 mi Public PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN 0 0
      Marley Park Elementary School 2.7 mi Public K - 8 4-5 3
      E - Institute Academy - Surprise 2.8 mi State 9 - 12 2 5
      Ashton Ranch Elementary School 3.0 mi Public K - 8 3-5 3
      Superior School 3.0 mi State 9 - 12 0 0
      Arizona Charter Academy 3.0 mi State K - 12 0 0
      Sunset Hills Elementary School 3.1 mi Public K - 8 4 4
      Imagine Preparatory - Surprise 3.5 mi State 7 - 12 0 0
      Imagine School Of Rosefield 3.5 mi State K - 6 3 4
      Rosefield Charter Elementary School 3.5 mi State K - 5 0 0
      Sonoran Heights Elementary School 3.5 mi Public K - 8 4-5 5
      Rancho Gabriela Elementary School 3.7 mi Public K - 8 4 4
      Shadow Ridge High School 3.9 mi Public 9 - 12 0 0
      Sundown Mountain School 3.9 mi Public 9 - 12 0 0
      Desert Oasis Elementary School 6.2 mi Public K - 8 2-5 4
      Desert Moon School 8.8 mi Public K - 8 2 2
      Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area. Sources: GreatSchools.org and Onboard Informatics © 2010
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        Community information and market data Powered by Onboard Informatics. Copyright ©2013 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. * Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.