Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85048

Phoenix — ZIP 85048

Phoenix (85048) scores 60/100 — 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 $587K.

Overall NeighborScore

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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 index76/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency65%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$587K

Median rent$1,822/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

$587K

Median Rent

$1,822/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
Kyrene de la Sierra School	PK–05	518	79%	76%
Desert Vista High School	09–12	2,761	74%	74%
Kyrene Monte Vista School	PK–05	484	74%	76%
Kyrene de los Cerritos School	PK–05	395	70%	67%
Horizon Honors Secondary School	07–12	678	63%	68%
Kyrene De Los Lagos School	PK–05	458	63%	66%
Horizon Honors Elementary School	KG–06	797	54%	68%
Kyrene Altadena Middle School	04–08	857	53%	69%
Kyrene del Milenio	PK–05	481	53%	40%
Keystone Montessori Charter School	01–09	203	52%	82%
Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School	PK–05	421	49%	44%
Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School	04–08	792	31%	52%

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

34,113

Median Income

$123K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

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

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Guides Featuring ZIP 85048

School RankingsAugust 28, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Phoenix School Scores by ZIP Code, Compared (2026 Guide)

This data-led guide compares four covered Phoenix ZIP codes by NeighborScore’s school pillar. It places each score beside May 2026 home-value context, methodology, source links, and practical cautions for school and relocation research.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85048 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 85048 has a school score of 76/100. 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 85048 is approximately $587K. 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 85048 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. 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.