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Mesa, Arizona · ZIP 85212

Mesa — ZIP 85212

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Mesa (85212) scores 67/100 — Fair for Mesa. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $558K.

67OUT 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%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby17

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100
Typical home value$558K
Median rent$2,204/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

$558K

Median Rent

$2,204/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
BASIS MesaKG–12894
76%
76%
Canyon Rim ElementaryPK–06905
71%
65%
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6KG–06403
70%
70%
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic ElementaryKG–04497
62%
67%
MeridianPK–06850
59%
58%
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School08–12489
57%
57%
Silver Valley ElementaryPK–061,384
55%
58%
Gateway Polytechnic AcademyPK–081,003
52%
50%
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at EastmarkKG–08294
52%
62%
Highland Jr High School06–08961
45%
54%
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School05–08328
45%
54%
Eastmark High School07–121,889
42%
47%
AMERICAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY VIRTUALKG–12660
42%
53%
Leman Academy of Excellence East MesaKG–08128
42%
42%
Boulder Creek ElementaryPK–06461
35%
47%
Liberty Arts AcademyKG–08296
12%
34%
American Leadership Academy of Applied TechnologiesKG–12628Not 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

50,427

Median Income

$126K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85212 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 85212 has a school score of 70/100. 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 85212 is approximately $558K. 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 85212 in Mesa has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.