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First-time home buyer programs in Valencia West, AZ

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First-time buyers in Valencia West, AZ can use 3%-down conventional loans (up to the $832,750 Pima County conforming limit), 3.5%-down FHA, or VA and USDA where eligible, plus 1 verified city, county or statewide assistance program. On the $276,000 median home, 3% down is about $8,280 and the estimated payment is $2,144/month at 7.18%.

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Median household income: $90,758; value-to-income ratio 3.04. Valencia West ranks 43 by home value and 57 by population among 68 places in our AZ dataset.

What does a first-time buyer loan cost on a typical Valencia West home?

ItemValencia West
Median home value (Census ACS)$276,000
Arizona median home value$358,900
Down payment (3%)$8,280
Loan amount$267,720
Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI)$2,144
Income needed (28% / 36%)$92,000 / $72,000
Pima County 2026 conforming limit (1 unit)$832,750
Max purchase price at the limit$858,000

Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.

Payment includes Arizona's 0.52% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,194/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and an estimated 0.5% PMI.

What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Valencia West?

Valencia West is in Pima County. Conventional 3%-down loans go up to the $832,750 conforming limit (price ≈ $858,000); FHA loans go up to $541,287.

The Valencia West median home value of $276,000 is 23% below the Arizona median, and within what the county limit supports.

Which down payment assistance programs can Valencia West buyers use?

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First-time buyer loan FAQs for Valencia West

On the $276,000 median: 3% conventional ≈ $8,280, 3.5% FHA ≈ $9,660, and 0% for eligible VA or USDA buyers. Conventional loans above $832,750 in Pima County become jumbo loans.

At the $276,000 median value (below the Arizona median of $358,900), the estimated payment of $2,144/month at 7.18% needs about $92,000 a year under the 28% housing guideline, or $72,000 if your total debts stay under 36%.

0 city-level, 1 county-level and 0 statewide programs are verified for this city (1 total). Check each official administrator's eligibility rules and available funds.

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Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.