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Apache Junction, Arizona · ZIP 85120

Apache Junction — ZIP 85120

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Apache Junction (85120) scores 67/100 — Fair for Apache Junction. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $356K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$356K
Median rent$1,777/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$356K

Median Rent

$1,777/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,076

Violent Crime

981

Property Crime

3,095

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pinal County, Arizona (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Apache Junction High School09–12796
27%
25%
Imagine Prep Superstition09–12294
27%
27%
Imagine Superstition Middle06–08158
27%
32%
Avalon ElementaryKG–08313
22%
32%
Cactus Canyon Junior High06–08527
13%
23%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

29,308

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

56.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85120 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 85120 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 85120 is approximately $356K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 85120 in Apache Junction has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.