New Cornelia, Ajo, AZ
New Cornelia — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for New Cornelia, Ajo, Arizona. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE) licensing database.
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New Cornelia Neighborhood Overview
New Cornelia is a neighborhood in the historic copper mining community of Ajo, Arizona. The area is characterized by its high rate of homeownership, with 71.5% of housing units owner-occupied, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The remaining 28.5% of units are renter-occupied, supported by a median gross rent of $742 per month, which is notably affordable.
The local housing market is accessible, with a median home value of $108,100 and an average home size of approximately 1,175 square feet. Recent mortgage lending activity shows a total of 57 loan originations, with the vast majority being conventional loans (41), followed by 9 FHA loans and 7 VA loans. This lending profile suggests a market that is primarily serving buyers with standard financing, alongside some government-backed options. The median household income in the neighborhood is $43,309.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 11 neighborhoods in Ajo.
New Cornelia Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $108K |
| Median Gross Rent | $742/mo |
| Median Household Income | $43K |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.9% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85321 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 57 |
| VA Loan Originations | 7 |
| VA Loan Share | 12.3% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $145K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 41 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 9 |
Top Real Estate Agents in New Cornelia, Ajo
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for New Cornelia
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Arizona Department of Real Estate (AZDRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31