salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (86.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,840 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 47 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Green Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Green Valley
| Size | Green Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,156 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,283 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Green Valley overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Green Valley, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Green Valley
Life in Green Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Green Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $365 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $293,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Green Valley, AZ?
Renting in Green Valley costs a median of about $1,671 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Green Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,840 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Green Valley cheap or expensive?
Green Valley is rated OK: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $66,935. It ranks 47th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Green Valley?
The median homeowner in Green Valley pays $1,831 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Green Valley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Green Valley?
The median home value in Green Valley is $293,500, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
22,114 people live in Green Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.