Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85040

Phoenix — ZIP 85040

Phoenix (85040) scores 46/100 — 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 $321K.

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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 index47/100

Avg math proficiency17%

Avg reading proficiency21%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$321K

Median rent$1,802/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

$321K

Median Rent

$1,802/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
Reyes Maria Ruiz Leadership Academy	PK–06	331	34%	28%
Irene Lopez School	PK–08	483	30%	28%
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center	PK–03	238	25%	5%
Phoenix International Academy	KG–08	252	22%	37%
George Gervin Prep Academy	KG–08	157	22%	27%
NFL YET College Prep Academy	07–12	368	17%	22%
South Phoenix Prep and Arts Academy	KG–04	295	17%	22%
South Mountain High School	09–12	2,207	15%	15%
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School	07–12	247	12%	22%
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate	PK–12	99	12%	22%
Percy L Julian School	KG–08	256	8%	12%
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy of Arizona	KG–08	412	6%	19%
Cesar E Chavez Community School	PK–08	408	4%	13%
Advance U	KG–04	72	Not reported	Not reported
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary	KG–04	65	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.

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

33,325

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

31 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85040 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 85040 has a school score of 47/100. 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 85040 is approximately $321K. 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 85040 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.