Maricopa, Arizona · ZIP 85138

Maricopa — ZIP 85138

Maricopa (85138) scores 69/100 — Fair for Maricopa. 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 $347K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency29%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$347K

Median rent$1,873/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

$347K

Median Rent

$1,873/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

4,076

Violent Crime

981

Property Crime

3,095

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pinal 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
Pima Butte Elementary School	PK–05	407	57%	60%
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa	KG–10	1,363	42%	57%
Santa Rosa Elementary School	PK–06	527	42%	47%
Butterfield Elementary School	PK–05	920	35%	37%
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa	KG–08	872	30%	36%
Santa Cruz Elementary School	PK–06	941	29%	36%
Saddleback Elementary School	PK–06	811	29%	33%
A+ Charter Schools	06–12	370	22%	37%
Desert Wind Middle School	06–08	898	14%	31%
Sequoia Pathway Academy	KG–12	674	14%	23%
Maricopa Virtual Academy	KG–12	140	10%	32%
Desert Sunrise High School	09–12	1,261	Not reported	Not reported
Heritage Academy Maricopa	06–12	937	Not reported	Not reported
Saddleback Preschool	PK–PK	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
Santa Rosa Preschool	PK–PK	No current enrollment	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

52,342

Median Income

$96K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

37.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85138 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 85138 has a school score of 57/100. 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 85138 is approximately $347K. 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 85138 in Maricopa has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.