Cottonwood, Arizona · ZIP 86326

Cottonwood — ZIP 86326

Cottonwood (86326) scores 68/100 — Fair for Arizona. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $398K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share30%

Property crime share70%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency32%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$398K

Median rent$1,940/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

$398K

Median Rent

$1,940/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,344

Violent Crime

700

Property Crime

1,644

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Yavapai 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
Arizona iZone Institute	KG–12	No current enrollment	90%	70%
Mingus Union High School	09–12	1,165	34%	28%
Mountain View Preparatory School	KG–08	426	26%	42%
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood	KG–12	240	17%	27%
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School	PK–08	585	13%	27%
Mingus Online Academy	08–12	37	10%	10%
Cottonwood Community School	KG–08	430	8%	19%
Cottonwood Education Services	PK–12	86	Not reported	Not reported
Liberty Leadership Academy	KG–08	81	Not reported	Not 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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

25,476

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

50.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 86326 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 86326 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 86326 is approximately $398K. 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 86326 in Cottonwood has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. 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.