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Surprise Housing Market Report: October 2026

Verified market data for Surprise, Maricopa County, updated twice weekly by Incyte Realty.

As of October 2026, the median home price in Surprise, Arizona is $425,000, a change of +1.1% year over year, at $222 per square foot, with homes averaging 79 days on market. Conditions currently favor a buyer's market. Data compiled by Incyte Realty from redfin.com and realtor.com and homes.com and movoto.com, as of 2026-08.

$425,000
Median Home Price
$222
Price per Sq Ft
79
Avg Days on Market
buyer's market
Current Conditions
+1.1%
Year over Year
Market data last updated: 2026-10-12 · Sources: redfin.com, realtor.com, homes.com, movoto.com · Surprise figures as of 2026-08

Surprise vs. Maricopa County

The median home price in Surprise is $425,000, against a Maricopa County median of $473,406. Homes here average 79 days on market, versus 75 days county-wide. County inventory is currently low with a stable trend.

Surprise vs. Maricopa CountyMedian home price. Verified figures; see the update date above.
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AreaMedian home price
Surprise$425K
Maricopa County median$473K
Median price across Maricopa County citiesSurprise highlighted. Top cities by verified median.
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AreaMedian home price
Paradise Valley$3.1M
Carefree$1.3M
Scottsdale$1.3M
Cave Creek$867K
Fountain Hills$815K
Queen Creek$670K
Gilbert$590K
Chandler$559K
Litchfield Park$526K
Anthem$525K
Tempe$513K
Peoria$495K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Surprise, Arizona?+
The median home price in Surprise is $425,000 as of 2026-08, +1.1% year over year. For comparison, the Maricopa County median is $473,406.
How long do homes take to sell in Surprise?+
Homes in Surprise currently average 79 days on market, compared with 75 days across Maricopa County. Figure as of 2026-08.
Is Surprise a buyer's or seller's market right now?+
Surprise currently shows buyer's market conditions with an average of 79 days on market. Market conditions are reassessed twice weekly from redfin.com and realtor.com and homes.com and movoto.com.

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