Nogales, Arizona · ZIP 85621

Nogales — ZIP 85621

Nogales (85621) scores 51/100 — Fair for Arizona. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $227K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency32%

Avg reading proficiency34%

Schools nearby13

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100

Typical home value$227K

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

$227K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

771

Violent Crime

Property Crime

684

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Cruz 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
Mexicayotl Charter School	KG–08	168	62%	67%
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School	KG–05	508	49%	38%
Robert Bracker Elementary	KG–05	272	47%	42%
Little Red Schoolhouse	PK–08	131	47%	62%
Nogales High School	09–12	1,774	42%	42%
Lincoln Elementary School	PK–05	421	32%	22%
Mary L Welty Elementary School	KG–05	381	32%	27%
Desert Shadows Middle School	06–08	784	28%	39%
Challenger Elementary School	KG–05	380	28%	34%
Wade Carpenter Middle School	06–08	547	15%	24%
NUSD Online	KG–12	209	15%	25%
A J Mitchell Elementary School	KG–05	301	12%	17%
Colegio Petite Arizona	KG–05	258	8%	8%

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

21,512

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85621 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 85621 has a school score of 57/100. 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 85621 is approximately $227K. 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 85621 in Nogales has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.