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Bullhead City, Arizona · ZIP 86442

Bullhead City — ZIP 86442

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Bullhead City (86442) scores 60/100 — Fair for Bullhead City. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $274K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100
Typical home value$274K
Median rent$1,410/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

$274K

Median Rent

$1,410/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

4,389

Violent Crime

600

Property Crime

3,789

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mohave 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
Mohave Accelerated Elementary SchoolKG–05408
58%
57%
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center06–12522
39%
46%
Desert Valley SchoolPK–05517
27%
27%
Mohave High School09–121,067
24%
34%
Diamondback Elementary SchoolPK–06313
22%
32%
Bullhead City Middle School05–08424
11%
20%
Fox Creek Jr High School05–08433
10%
22%
Coyote Canyon SchoolPK–0890Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

34,327

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

52.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 86442 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 86442 has a school score of 55/100. 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 86442 is approximately $274K. 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 86442 in Bullhead City has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. 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.