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Mesa, Arizona · ZIP 85201

Mesa — ZIP 85201

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Mesa (85201) scores 57/100 — Fair for Mesa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $360K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency21%
Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index54/100
Typical home value$360K
Median rent$1,326/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

$360K

Median Rent

$1,326/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
Westwood High School09–123,135
39%
43%
Whitman Elementary SchoolPK–06569
22%
26%
Emerson Elementary SchoolPK–06717
20%
20%
Webster Elementary SchoolPK–06591
12%
23%
Concordia Charter SchoolKG–06106
12%
17%
Eisenhower Center for InnovationPK–06489
11%
21%
Whittier Elementary SchoolPK–06443
10%
20%
STEP UP SCHOOLKG–0862
10%
10%
Kerr Center for AgriscienceKG–08450
8%
14%
Carson Junior High School07–09946
7%
16%
Heartwood AZKG–11204Not reportedNot reported
Early Education CenterPK–PK77Not reportedNot reported
SLAM Arizona Inc.KG–0859Not reportedNot reported
Paul Revere Academy09–1258Not 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

52,484

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

39%

Median Age

32.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85201 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 85201 has a school score of 47/100. 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 85201 is approximately $360K. 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 85201 in Mesa has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.