Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85028

Phoenix — ZIP 85028

Phoenix (85028) scores 57/100 — Fair for Phoenix. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $712K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$712K

Median rent$2,566/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

$712K

Median Rent

$2,566/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 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 Phoenix Primary	KG–05	792	79%	77%
Shadow Mountain High School	07–12	1,080	57%	56%
Mercury Mine Elementary School	PK–06	506	54%	66%
Desert Cove Elementary School	PK–06	414	48%	53%
Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program	04–08	43	35%	65%
Shea Middle School	05–08	476	19%	30%
Cholla Complex	PK–PK	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not 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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

18,952

Median Income

$125K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

49.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85028 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 85028 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 85028 is approximately $712K. 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 85028 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.