Selected metro Phoenix cities RANKED BY PRICE CHANGE
September 2006 over September 2005

1. Scottsdale +7%
2. Phoenix +5%
3. Glendale +3%
4. Tempe +3%
5. Chandler -1%
6. Mesa -1%
7. Sun City -2%
8. Goodyear -2%
9. Gilbert -2%
10. Avondale -5%
11. Peoria -6%
12. El Mirage -6%
13. Surprise -7%
14. Sun City West -10%

SEE GRAPHS BELOW.

Does anyone know the story with Sun City West? It’s so low it seems like a data anomaly. If that’s the case, the median price should rebound next month.

If prices really are that low – and if you aren’t familiar with Sun City West, its a great retirement town – then you may be able to find a bargain there. Put a “watch” on Sun City West.

Data taken from this table