Peterson Park, Tempe, CA
Peterson Park — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Peterson Park, Tempe, 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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Peterson Park Neighborhood Overview
Peterson Park is a residential neighborhood in Tempe, primarily within the 85282 ZIP code. The local housing market presents a balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 45.8% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 54.2%. This creates a diverse community dynamic within the broader Tempe area.
The housing market snapshot shows a median home value of $343,000, with the average home size around 1,200 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,472 per month. The neighborhood's median household income is $72,895, which aligns with the market tier classification of "Main," indicating it is a core, established residential area. Recent mortgage activity is robust, with 893 total loan originations, overwhelmingly dominated by conventional loans (797), supplemented by 72 FHA and 24 VA loans.
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Peterson Park Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $343K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $73K |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.2% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85282 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 893 |
| VA Loan Originations | 24 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $412K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 797 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 72 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Peterson Park, Tempe
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Peterson Park
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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 2026-05-27