Gilbert, Arizona · ZIP 85234

Gilbert — ZIP 85234

Gilbert (85234) scores 84/100 — Good for Gilbert. 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 index95/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency54%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby21

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$557K

Median rent$1,823/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

$1,823/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

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
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12	07–12	572	88%	94%
Neely Traditional Academy	PK–06	805	83%	86%
Challenger Basic School	KG–06	274	82%	77%
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Arete	KG–05	522	75%	64%
Highland High School	08–12	2,992	68%	63%
Greenfield Elementary School	PK–06	919	67%	68%
Patterson Elementary School	PK–06	518	60%	62%
Gilbert High School	07–12	2,418	58%	53%
Highland Park Elementary	PK–06	787	51%	60%
Pioneer Elementary School	PK–08	310	51%	57%
Towne Meadows Elementary School	PK–06	647	50%	58%
Carol Rae Ranch Elementary	PK–06	561	48%	60%
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School	PK–06	506	48%	58%
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep	06–12	540	47%	66%
Burk Elementary School	PK–06	440	44%	46%
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School	PK–06	466	42%	53%
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Elementary	KG–08	282	41%	40%
San Tan Charter School	KG–12	914	33%	41%
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Gilbert Arts Academy	KG–08	120	27%	37%
Freedom Prep Academy - Mesa	KG–12	448	17%	17%
Premier Prep Online Academy	07–12	218	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.

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

49,040

Median Income

$121K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85234 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 85234 has a school score of 71/100. 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 85234 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 85234 in Gilbert has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. 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.