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Gilbert, Arizona · ZIP 85296

Gilbert — ZIP 85296

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Gilbert (85296) scores 81/100 — Good for Gilbert. Safety: Lower 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 $548K.

81OUT OF 100

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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100
Typical home value$548K
Median rent$2,047/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

$548K

Median Rent

$2,047/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
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - GilbertKG–06598
65%
63%
Finley Farms ElementaryPK–06588
58%
64%
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K-12KG–122,357
57%
62%
Mesquite Elementary SchoolPK–08584
56%
55%
Settlers Point ElementaryPK–06524
53%
55%
Greenfield Junior High School06–081,160
48%
55%
Cooley Middle School06–08795
44%
49%
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts WarnerKG–06285
33%
44%
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert07–12259
17%
32%
Leading Edge Academy OnlineKG–1270
17%
27%
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development CenterPK–PK76Not reportedNot 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

52,058

Median Income

$119K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85296 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 85296 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 85296 is approximately $548K. 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 85296 in Gilbert has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100. 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.