Question 1

Is 85248 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85248 in Chandler has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Chandler city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 85248 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 85248?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85248 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85248. 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, 85248 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Chandler. 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 85248?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85248 is approximately $561K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85248 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85248 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 85248 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85248 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Chandler. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 85248 scores similarly to the middle tier of Chandler 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.

Chandler — ZIP 85248

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BASIS Chandler	05–12	—	—	—
BASIS Chandler Primary- South Campus	KG–05	—	—	—
Anna Marie Jacobson Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Bogle Junior High School	07–08	—	—	—
Hamilton High School	08–12	—	—	—
Basha Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—
Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence	PK–06	—	—	—
Ira A. Fulton Elementary	PK–06	—	—	—