Question 1

Is 85204 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85204 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 85204 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 85204?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85204 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85204. 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, 85204 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 85204?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85204 is approximately $394K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85204 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85204 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 85204 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85204 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, 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 68/100, 85204 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 85204

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa	KG–07	—	—	—
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts	KG–06	—	—	—
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School	KG–12	—	—	—
Sequoia Charter School	KG–12	—	—	—
Harris Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East Campus	PK–06	—	—	—
Holmes Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Irving Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Lindbergh Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Longfellow Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Lowell Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Mesa High School	09–12	—	—	—
Keller Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Robson Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Taylor Junior High School	07–09	—	—	—
Porter Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—