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Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85009

Phoenix — ZIP 85009

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Phoenix (85009) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Phoenix. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $280K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency17%
Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$280K
Median rent$1,182/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

$280K

Median Rent

$1,182/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
Magnet Traditional SchoolPK–08356
52%
54%
Mitchell Elementary SchoolKG–05414
22%
22%
Esperanza Elementary SchoolKG–05369
22%
22%
J B Sutton Elementary SchoolKG–05522
18%
15%
P T Coe Elementary SchoolKG–05369
17%
8%
Jack L Kuban Elementary SchoolPK–08472
15%
18%
William R Sullivan Elementary SchoolPK–08568
14%
14%
Carl Hayden High School09–122,079
13%
10%
Moya ElementaryKG–05377
12%
8%
Alta E Butler SchoolKG–05541
10%
15%
Isaac Middle School06–08474
7%
11%
Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes06–08553
6%
14%
Isaac Online Prep AcademyKG–0885
3%
12%
Bret Tarver Education ComplexPK–PK179Not 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

52,116

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

31.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85009 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 85009 has a school score of 46/100. 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 85009 is approximately $280K. 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 85009 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.