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Cave Creek, Arizona · ZIP 85331

Cave Creek — ZIP 85331

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Cave Creek (85331) scores 55/100 — Fair for Arizona. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $835K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency62%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100
Typical home value$835K
Median rent$3,240/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

$835K

Median Rent

$3,240/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

94,115

Violent Crime

19,320

Property Crime

74,795

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Maricopa 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
Lone Mountain Elementary SchoolPK–06376
67%
67%
Desert Willow Elementary SchoolPK–06338
57%
66%

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

31,866

Median Income

$129K

Homeownership

93%

Median Age

52.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85331 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 85331 has a school score of 66/100. 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 85331 is approximately $835K. 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 85331 in Cave Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.