Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85042

Phoenix — ZIP 85042

Phoenix (85042) scores 47/100 — 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 $386K.

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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 index49/100

Avg math proficiency16%

Avg reading proficiency26%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$386K

Median rent$1,691/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

$386K

Median Rent

$1,691/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
AAEC - SMCC Campus	09–12	426	32%	37%
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School	PK–08	395	25%	24%
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy	07–12	266	22%	47%
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix	KG–12	579	18%	26%
T G Barr School	PK–08	402	18%	14%
Desert Marigold School	KG–12	286	17%	47%
Nevitt Elementary School	PK–05	712	16%	27%
Champion Schools	KG–08	491	16%	28%
C O Greenfield School	KG–08	453	13%	16%
John F Kennedy Elementary School	PK–04	352	8%	12%
Maxine O Bush Elementary School	PK–08	299	6%	17%
iAmRSDOnline Academy	KG–08	No current enrollment	3%	12%
Amy L. Houston Academy	PK–08	22	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

45,575

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

34.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85042 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 85042 has a school score of 49/100. 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 85042 is approximately $386K. 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 85042 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.