Chandler, Arizona · ZIP 85248

Chandler — ZIP 85248

Chandler (85248) scores 80/100 — Good for Chandler. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $557K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100

Avg math proficiency68%

Avg reading proficiency70%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$557K

Median rent$2,169/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

$557K

Median Rent

$2,169/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 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
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence	PK–06	796	92%	85%
BASIS Chandler	05–12	1,185	91%	87%
BASIS Chandler Primary- South Campus	KG–05	488	82%	82%
Hamilton High School	08–12	3,444	68%	66%
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School	PK–06	651	65%	68%
Basha Elementary	PK–06	581	55%	60%
Ira A. Fulton Elementary	PK–06	502	55%	59%
Bogle Junior High School	07–08	1,007	38%	56%

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

37,461

Median Income

$94K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

57.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85248 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 85248 has a school score of 80/100. 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 85248 is approximately $557K. 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 85248 in Chandler has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. 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.