86044, Tonalea, AZ

Tonalea is located in the 86044 zip code in Maricopa County, Arizona. According to the 2010 census, the population of Tonalea was 1,835. The median household income was $71,000 and the median family income was $84,000. The percentage of families with children under 18 living at home was 49%.

The average home value in Tonalea is $247,500. Home values have increased by an average of 9% since 2007. In 2008 there were 1,711 single-family homes and condos for sale in the 86044 zip code and 653 were sold. The average price per square foot for these homes was $128 which is significantly higher than the national average of $107 per square foot. There were also 142 multi-family units available for sale in 2008 and 54 were sold at an average price per unit of $157 which is also significantly higher than the national average of $104 per unit.

There are a number of factors that may contribute to this high demand for housing in Tonalea including its close proximity to both Phoenix and Tucson as well as its relatively low cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas in Arizona such as Scottsdale or Mesa. Additionally, many residents commute to work either within Maricopa County or into Phoenix or Tucson which may also contribute to their desire to purchase a home within this area.