Question 1

Is 85042 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85042 in Phoenix has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Phoenix city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 85042 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 85042?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85042 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85042. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 85042 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Phoenix. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 85042?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85042 is approximately $387K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85042 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85042 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 85042 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85042 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Phoenix. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 85042 scores similarly to the middle tier of Phoenix neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Phoenix — ZIP 85042

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Champion Schools	KG–08	—	—	—
Desert Marigold School	KG–12	—	—	—
AAEC - SMCC Campus	09–12	—	—	—
The Paideia Academy of South Phoenix	KG–12	—	—	—
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy	07–12	—	—	—
T G Barr School	PK–08	—	—	—
C O Greenfield School	KG–08	—	—	—
John F Kennedy Elementary School	PK–04	—	—	—
Amy L. Houston Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Maxine O Bush Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Cloves C Campbell Sr Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
iAmRSDOnline Academy	KG–08	—	—	—
Nevitt Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—