Housing
Overview
- Seller's Market: El Mirage is currently considered a seller's market, indicating higher demand than supply, which can lead to faster sales and potentially higher prices.
- Home Values: The median home value in El Mirage in July 2025 is $351,919, which is slightly down (3.1%) compared to the previous year.
- Median Sale Price: The median sold price for homes in July 2025 remained stable at $360,000, with a median price per square foot of $232.
- Days on Market: Homes in El Mirage sell relatively quickly, spending an average of 41 days on the market in the last 12 months, faster than the national average of 70 days. However, some sources suggest a longer average of 64 days as of June 2025.
- New Listings: In June 2025, there were 28 new listings on the market.
- El Mirage stands out for its relatively affordable housing options. The median home price in El Mirage is notably lower compared to nearby cities: $360,000 in El Mirage versus $430,000 in Surprise and $450,000 in Phoenix.
- The majority of homes in El Mirage were built between the late 20th century and today, often featuring planned, sidewalk-lined subdivisions with a prevalence of new traditional Spanish-inspired architecture (stucco exteriors and clay-tiled roofs).
- Average Rent: The average rent for a home in El Mirage is $1,895, which is lower than the national average of $2,100.
- Rent Trends: In the past year, the average rent in El Mirage has decreased by $55.
- Rental Inventory: As of July 31, 2025, there are 99 rentals available in El Mirage.
- A 55+ manufactured home community with resort-style amenities, offering single-wide and double-wide homes.
- Estates at Rancho Mirage (Maricopa, AZ): A master-planned community of single-story, oversized new construction homes.
- Sanctuary at Desert Oasis (Surprise, AZ): This community provides easy access to Loop 303 and offers energy-efficient homes along with amenities like a community pool.
- Miravida (Surprise, AZ): Featuring interconnected parks, pickleball courts, and multi-generational living options, along with energy-efficient homes.
- Mesquite Mountain Ranch Estate Series (Surprise, AZ): Offering 4 floorplans and close proximity to a community park and major roadways.
- You can explore additional new construction homes available in El Mirage and nearby areas through platforms like Zillow and Realtor.com.
Discover the community
Overview
El Mirage, Arizona is a city in Maricopa County, located northwest of downtown Phoenix, near Luke Air Force Base. It's considered the gateway to the West Valley and has grown from a small agricultural town to a diverse urban economy with a population exceeding 35,000.
Lifestyle/Attractions
- El Mirage offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including over 52 acres of parks and open spaces.
- Bill Gentry Park and Gateway Park are two community parks providing amenities for various activities and events.
- Nine neighborhood parks are maintained throughout the community.
- Basin Park serves as the city's open space/passive park.
- The El Mirage Dry Lake Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area provides opportunities for off-road and ATV trails.
- The Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is located nearby.
- El Mirage is also home to Pueblo El Mirage Golf Course, which hosts various events like tribute concerts.
Education
El Mirage's public school system is highly rated.
Mizael Martinez | 602.578.5600
Coldwell Banker - Tempe/Ahwatukee
© 2023 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
©Coldwell Banker. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
