Moving to Goodyear and Avondale, AZ: A 2026 West Valley Relocation Guide

Goodyear and Avondale sit side by side along I-10 in the southwest part of the West Valley. Many people moving to the Phoenix area look at both, because they share a freeway, a mountain park and a lot of the same shopping, but the homes and prices are not the same. Here is a practical relocation guide to both cities, with the latest home sale numbers and a checklist for planning your move.

Where they are and how they started

Both cities were incorporated in 1946. Goodyear's story goes back to 1917, when Goodyear Tire & Rubber bought land in the area to grow cotton used in tires. Avondale started as a stage stop and post office called Coldwater before taking the name of the nearby Avondale Ranch.

Today the two cities touch along I-10 and both reach south toward the Gila River. Interchanges such as Avondale Boulevard, Litchfield Road, Bullard Avenue and Estrella Parkway connect them to the freeway, and Loop 303 and Loop 202 are close by for trips north or toward the East Valley. If you will commute, drive your real route at rush hour before you choose a neighborhood. Travel times can change a lot depending on which side of the freeway you live on.

Things to do: spring training, racing and desert trails

• Goodyear Ballpark. Goodyear is the spring training home of the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds. MLB has announced that 2027 spring training starts on Friday, February 19.
• Phoenix Raceway. The NASCAR track is in Avondale, about six miles south of I-10 at Exit 131. Race weekends bring big crowds, so it helps to know how close a home is to event traffic.
• Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Maricopa County's first regional park, opened in 1954, covers about 19,840 acres. The City of Goodyear says more than 16 square miles of it are inside the city. It has an 18-hole golf course, a nature center, picnic areas and miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails.
• Old Town Avondale. Avondale's historic core along Western Avenue is part of a city plan focused on preservation and revitalization.

You can read more about each city on our Goodyear and Avondale pages.

The housing market in Goodyear and Avondale

These are the September 2026 single-family numbers from the Phoenix REALTORS Local Market Update (ARMLS data), the most recent monthly report available when this was written.

Goodyear

• Median sales price: $460,000, down 5.2% from $485,000 in September 2025
• Year-to-date median: $479,345, up 0.8%
• Closed sales: 156, and average days on market until sale: 72
• Homes for sale: 662, or 3.9 months of supply
• Sellers received 98.6% of list price on average

Avondale

• Median sales price: $420,000, down 4.4% from $439,190 in September 2025
• Year-to-date median: $419,190, up 0.3%
• Closed sales: 67, and average days on market until sale: 60
• Homes for sale: 300, or 4.7 months of supply
• Sellers received 98.6% of list price on average

What this means: prices in both cities are roughly flat for the year, and buyers have more homes to choose from than a year ago. In Avondale, inventory was up 16.7% from September 2025. Homes are still selling close to list price, so a well-priced home in good condition still gets attention, but buyers have more room to ask for repairs, closing cost help or a rate buydown. For a wider look at the West Valley, see our Surprise and Buckeye market update, and check the live Goodyear market page and Avondale market page for current numbers.

Kinds of homes you will find

• Master-planned communities. Both cities have master-planned neighborhoods, and Goodyear has several large ones. Many have HOAs with shared parks, trails or pools. Ask for the HOA fee, what it covers and the rules before you write an offer.
• New construction. Builders are active in both cities. If you are thinking about a new build, read our guide to new-build homes and builder incentives. The same questions apply in the West Valley: compare the builder's lender offer with an outside lender, and bring your own agent to the first visit.
• Resale homes. Established neighborhoods in Avondale and north Goodyear offer resale homes, some with no HOA. These can make sense if you want a larger lot or a home that is ready now.
• 55+ communities. Goodyear also has age-restricted communities. If that is what you are looking for, we can walk you through how those rules work.

Your relocation checklist

1. Get preapproved before you fly in. A preapproval letter tells you your real price range and makes your offer stronger. If you are using FHA, VA or USDA financing, see our guide to FHA, VA and USDA loans in the West Valley. We can connect you with a lender.
2. Tour by video first, then in person. Narrow your list with live video tours, then plan a short trip to see the top homes and drive the commute.
3. Plan for summer. Ask about the age of the air conditioning system, the roof and the pool equipment, and request recent utility bills if the seller will share them.
4. Check the map. Look at where a home sits relative to the freeway, the raceway, the airport flight paths around Luke Air Force Base to the north, and any planned roads or commercial projects.
5. Compare nearby cities. Many buyers end up comparing Goodyear with Surprise and Buckeye. Our Surprise vs. Buckeye vs. Goodyear guide breaks down the differences, and our relocation page has more tips for moving to the Valley.

Ready to look at homes?

Browse homes in Goodyear and Avondale, or schedule a free consultation and we will build a search around your budget, commute and timeline. If you already own a home and want to know what it is worth before you move, request a free home value estimate. Hablo español.

I help buyers and sellers across Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Peoria, Avondale, Litchfield Park and Phoenix, and my team also covers Casa Grande, Maricopa and Pinal County.

Jesus Sanchez
Sanchez Group | Real Broker
480-531-5584 · card.realsanchez.com