Question 1

Is 85203 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85203 in Mesa has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Mesa city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 85203 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 85203?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85203 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85203. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 85203 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Mesa. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 85203?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85203 is approximately $452K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85203 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85203 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 85203 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85203 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Mesa. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 85203 scores similarly to the middle tier of Mesa neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Mesa — ZIP 85203

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus	KG–07	—	—	—
Learning Foundation	KG–12	—	—	—
Sequoia Lehi Charter School	KG–06	—	—	—
EAGLE College Preparatory School- Mesa	KG–08	—	—	—
Edison Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Kino Junior High School	07–08	—	—	—
Lehi Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
MacArthur Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Virtual Preparation Academy of Arizona	KG–10	—	—	—