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Mesa, Arizona · ZIP 85204

Mesa — ZIP 85204

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Mesa (85204) scores 60/100 — Fair for Mesa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $393K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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

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

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$393K
Median rent$1,430/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

$393K

Median Rent

$1,430/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
Franklin Accelerated Academy - East CampusPK–06518
72%
71%
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - MesaKG–07255
62%
77%
Mesa High School09–123,233
39%
41%
Harris Elementary SchoolPK–06383
31%
33%
Porter Elementary SchoolPK–06453
25%
33%
Lowell Elementary SchoolPK–06441
24%
29%
Taylor Junior High School07–09908
22%
28%
Irving Elementary SchoolPK–06488
22%
30%
Sequoia Charter SchoolKG–12764
19%
14%
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning SchoolKG–121,711
17%
29%
New Horizon School for the Performing ArtsKG–06119
17%
17%
Keller Elementary SchoolPK–06581
15%
23%
Robson Elementary SchoolPK–06397
14%
23%
Holmes Elementary SchoolPK–06536
12%
21%
Longfellow Elementary SchoolPK–06440
11%
20%
Lindbergh Elementary SchoolPK–06442
10%
14%

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.

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Demographics

Population

65,018

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

33.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85204 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 85204 has a school score of 54/100. 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 85204 is approximately $393K. 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 85204 in Mesa has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. 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.