3,373,746
housing units in Arizona
Arizona had 3,373,746 housing units as of July 1, 2025. The figure covers homes across the state, not just newly built properties.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2025Arizona housing reference
Arizona Homebuilding Statistics
A practical, citable snapshot of the housing and residential construction numbers shaping Arizona projects. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Latest published statewide data
A clear view of Arizona housing
These figures bring together the latest published statewide population, housing, homeownership, and building-permit data. Each statistic links directly to its source so it can be checked, quoted, and shared with confidence.
7,623,818
Arizona residents
Arizona's estimated population was 7,623,818 on July 1, 2025, providing statewide context for housing and residential construction needs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 20256.5%
population growth since 2020
Arizona's population estimate grew 6.5% from the April 1, 2020 estimates base to July 1, 2025. Population growth is not a count of new homes, but it helps frame statewide housing demand.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–202567.4%
owner-occupied housing rate
About two out of every three occupied Arizona homes were owner-occupied in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey period.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–2024$394,500
median value of owner-occupied homes
The statewide median value for owner-occupied housing units was $394,500 for the 2020–2024 survey period.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–2024$1,803
median monthly owner cost with a mortgage
For Arizona owner-occupied homes with a mortgage, median selected monthly owner costs were $1,803 in the 2020–2024 survey period.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–202451,532
residential units authorized by building permits
Arizona permit-issuing places authorized 51,532 housing units in 2025. A permit is authorization to build, not a completed home.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, 20252,856,081
Arizona households
Arizona counted 2,856,081 households in the 2020–2024 survey period, with an average of 2.53 people per household.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020–2024What the numbers tell us
More homeowners, more projects, more need for a clear plan.
Arizona’s large owner-occupied housing base and steady volume of permitted homes make practical planning valuable. Whether the work is a new home, addition, garage, or remodel, a thoughtful design process helps turn the right questions into a buildable path forward.
Methodology and sources
How to use this page
This page reports published statewide figures exactly as described by the U.S. Census Bureau. Population and housing-unit figures use the 2025 estimates. Homeownership figures use the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates. Building-permit data use the Census Bureau’s 2025 Building Permits Survey, whose final annual state estimates were released May 14, 2026. Dates shown with each statistic identify the underlying data period, not the date this page was updated.
Cite this page
All-Pro Home Services. “Arizona Homebuilding Statistics.” Updated November 2, 2026. https://allprohomeservices.com/arizona-homebuilding-statistics