Desert Meadows, Drexel Heights, AZ
Desert Meadows — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us brings available neighborhood data and real estate research together for Desert Meadows, Drexel Heights, Arizona. Explore the cited sources and local facts below while agent underwriting continues.
Last verified:
Desert Meadows Neighborhood Overview
Desert Meadows is a neighborhood in the Drexel Heights area of Arizona, primarily within ZIP code 85746. The market is classified as Affordable, with a median home value of $199,600, which aligns with the Census-reported figure. This price point is accessible to many, as reflected by a solid homeownership rate of 69.9%. The housing stock here offers an average home size of approximately 1,350 square feet, providing practical living space for residents.
The local housing market is active, with 776 total loan originations recorded. Financing is predominantly conventional, with 487 such loans, while government-backed programs also play a significant role; there were 216 FHA originations and 73 VA loans. For renters, who make up 30.1% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,200 per month. The median household income in Desert Meadows is $65,611, which supports the area's affordable market tier and homeownership opportunities.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 25 neighborhoods in Drexel Heights.
Desert Meadows Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $200K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $66K |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.9% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Affordable |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85746 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 776 |
| VA Loan Originations | 73 |
| VA Loan Share | 9.4% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $286K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 487 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 216 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Desert Meadows, Drexel Heights
Local agent underwriting is in progress
Neighborhood intelligence while local agent underwriting continues. No agent profiles are currently published for Desert Meadows, Drexel Heights, AZ. Explore the available cited neighborhood data on this page.
Agent selection follows our published merit criteria. Do not infer or fabricate agent names.
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 — last updated 2026-10-15
Nearby Neighborhoods in Drexel Heights, AZ
← Back to all Drexel Heights, AZ real estate agents