Question 1

Is 85323 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85323 in Avondale has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Avondale city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 85323 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 85323?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85323 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85323. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 85323 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Avondale. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 85323?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85323 is approximately $390K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85323 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85323 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 85323 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85323 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Avondale. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 85323 scores similarly to the middle tier of Avondale neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Avondale — ZIP 85323

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Agua Fria High School	09–12	—	—	—
Coldwater Academy	09–12	—	—	—
Imagine Avondale Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Imagine Avondale Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale	KG–08	—	—	—
Michael Anderson	PK–08	—	—	—
Lattie Coor	PK–02	—	—	—
Avondale Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Highland Prep West	09–11	—	—	—
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Rancho Santa Fe Preschool	PK–PK	—	—	—
Littleton Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Underdown Learning Center	PK–08	—	—	—
Collier Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Quentin Elementary School	KG–08	—	—	—
Estrella Vista Elementary School	KG–08	—	—	—
LESD Online Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
La Joya Community High School	09–12	—	—	—