Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85023

Phoenix — ZIP 85023

Phoenix (85023) scores 54/100 — Fair for Phoenix. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $420K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency44%

Avg reading proficiency47%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$420K

Median rent$1,308/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

$420K

Median Rent

$1,308/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
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy	KG–08	416	63%	63%
Hearn Academy The - A Ball Charter School	KG–08	678	57%	61%
Lookout Mountain School	PK–06	979	56%	58%
Thunderbird High School	09–12	1,592	55%	53%
Village Meadows Elementary School	PK–06	441	37%	37%
Constitution Elementary School	PK–06	545	33%	36%
Mountain Sky Middle School	07–08	672	29%	35%
John Jacobs Elementary School	PK–06	439	23%	29%

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

34,635

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85023 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 85023 has a school score of 64/100. 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 85023 is approximately $420K. 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 85023 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. 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.