How much house does $500,000 buy you in Yuma?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Yuma?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Yuma right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

5679 E 45Th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $486,900
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,028
- See 5679 E 45Th St, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

4112 W 17Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,280
- See 4112 W 17Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

3851 W 25Th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $498,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,426
- See 3851 W 25Th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

3150 W County 16Th St, Somerton, AZ 85350
- Price: $495,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,753
- See 3150 W County 16Th St, Somerton, AZ 85350 on Redfin.com

8732 E 35Th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $485,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,151
- See 8732 E 35Th St, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

520 S 8Th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,232
- See 520 S 8Th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

4595 S Villa Serena Dr, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $498,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,722
- See 4595 S Villa Serena Dr, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

4334 W 24Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,056
- See 4334 W 24Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

4147 W 27Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $480,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,049
- See 4147 W 27Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

3486 S Elliot Way, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $480,699
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,028
- See 3486 S Elliot Way, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

11345 S Sandy Ln, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $490,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,915
- See 11345 S Sandy Ln, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

3435 W 18Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,290
- See 3435 W 18Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

10156 E 39Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,230
- See 10156 E 39Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

6696 E Mission St, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $492,950
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,773
- See 6696 E Mission St, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

1629 S 48Th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $498,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,403
- See 1629 S 48Th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

3751 W 37Th St, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,401
- See 3751 W 37Th St, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

11632 E 28Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $492,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,045
- See 11632 E 28Th Pl, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

7983 E 34Th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,998
- See 7983 E 34Th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

14158 E 49Th Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $479,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,889
- See 14158 E 49Th Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

11281 S Lynn Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,211
- See 11281 S Lynn Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

2888 E Verona Dr, Yuma, AZ
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,860
- See 2888 E Verona Dr, Yuma, AZ on Redfin.com

7959 E 34Th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,722
- See 7959 E 34Th Ln, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

3044 S Torrey Pines Cir, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,528
- See 3044 S Torrey Pines Cir, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

13902 E 53Rd Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,762
- See 13902 E 53Rd Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

10388 S Fairway Loop, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $479,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,263
- See 10388 S Fairway Loop, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

2628 S 44Th Trl, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,035
- See 2628 S 44Th Trl, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

10226 S Del Rey Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,864
- See 10226 S Del Rey Dr, Yuma, AZ 85367 on Redfin.com

8765 S Avenue D, Yuma, AZ 85364
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,992
- See 8765 S Avenue D, Yuma, AZ 85364 on Redfin.com

3520 S Blue Grouse Dr, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,886
- See 3520 S Blue Grouse Dr, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com

15704 S Avenue 2 3/4 E, Yuma, AZ 85365
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,549
- See 15704 S Avenue 2 3/4 E, Yuma, AZ 85365 on Redfin.com