Apache County, AZ

This county of 64,274 residents needs 4,992 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
64,274 (2026)
Households
21,121
Median household income
$45,800 (2026)
Typical home value
$320,614
Owner-occupied
58%
Five-year housing need
4,992 units

Comparison to other Arizona counties

Apache County: $45,800 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$46K >$101K
Apache County: 0.68 jobs to household ratio
<0.44 >1.28
Apache County: Permits since 2021 represent 2.1% of housing
<2% >16.7%
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How affordable is this community?

At $320,614, typical home prices in Apache County, AZ are close to the Arizona average of $351,585. At a median household income of $45,800 in Apache County, AZ, affordability is stretched, with households needing roughly $26,769 more to comfortably afford the typical home.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Apache County, AZ has a population of roughly 65,341, though it has been declining at 0.7% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Apache County, AZ has roughly 21,121 households, though population has been declining at 0.7% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Apache County, AZ is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 71% of units. Homeownership is the norm in Apache County, AZ, with 58% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Apache County, AZ needs 4,992 new units over the next 5 years.

4,992
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
141
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.0 per 1,000 units.
207
Ownership vacancy adjustment
Owner-occupied vacancy is 0.3%. This is below the minimum stable target of 1.5%.
1,301
Overcrowding adjustment
Overcrowding rate is 9.6%. This is above National avg. of 3.4%.
3,343
Substandard housing adjustment
Substandard housing rate is 16.83%. This is above National avg. of 0.98%.
4,992
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
998
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
17.2%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
3.4%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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