Garden Hills, Mesa, CA
Garden Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Garden Hills, Mesa, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Garden Hills Neighborhood Overview
Garden Hills is a neighborhood in Mesa, Arizona, primarily within the 85201 ZIP code. The local housing market is characterized by a median home value of $251,800, with homes averaging 1,025 square feet in size. This positions the area as a relatively affordable entry point within the broader Mesa market. The neighborhood has a strong rental presence, with a renter-occupied rate of 63.8% and a median gross rent of $1,231 per month, while the homeownership rate stands at 36.2%.
The financing data reveals a market heavily reliant on conventional mortgages, with 670 conventional originations out of a total of 856 HMDA loan originations. Government-backed loans also play a role, with 138 FHA originations and 47 VA loan originations, indicating accessibility for first-time and veteran homebuyers. The median household income in Garden Hills is $57,684, which aligns with the area's market tier classification as a Mainstream or "Main" market segment, serving a broad base of working households.
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Garden Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $252K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $58K |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.4% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85201 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 856 |
| VA Loan Originations | 47 |
| VA Loan Share | 5.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $396K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 670 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 138 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Garden Hills, Mesa
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Garden Hills
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — 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 2026-05-26