Median household income: $77,041; value-to-income ratio 4.96. Phoenix ranks 24 by home value and 1 by population among 68 places in our AZ dataset.
What does a VA loan cost on a typical Phoenix home?
| Item | Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $381,900 |
| Arizona median home value | $358,900 |
| Down payment (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $390,111 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $2,907 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $125,000 / $97,000 |
| Maricopa County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
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); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Phoenix?
VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Maricopa County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $557,750 for comparison.
The Phoenix median home value of $381,900 is 6% above the Arizona median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Phoenix buyers use?
- Open Doors Down Payment Assistance Program — Up to 10% of the home purchase price; forgivable loan; city-level. City of Phoenix Housing Department · Verified October 25, 2026
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- City of Phoenix Housing Department — Open Doors Down Payment Assistance Program
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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