Income needed to buy a home
Greenlee County, AZ
$53,224
a year in household income to buy the typical Greenlee County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$169,181
Down payment (10%)$16,918
Loan$152,263
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,054/mo
Property tax (0.28% a year)$40/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$85/mo
Mortgage insurance$63/mo
Total monthly cost$1,242/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Within reach
The typical household here earns $71,164 a year, 34% more than it takes.
In Arizona
Greenlee County ranks #1 of 15 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Arizona
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz County | $266,156 | $85,538 |
| Cochise County | $263,540 | $85,987 |
| Yuma County | $279,021 | $91,018 |
| Santa Cruz County | $278,877 | $91,110 |
| Graham County | $307,244 | $98,699 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.