Question 1

Is 85048 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85048 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 85048 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 85048?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85048 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85048. 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, 85048 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 85048?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85048 is approximately $585K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85048 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85048 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 85048 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85048 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, 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 65/100, 85048 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 85048

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Keystone Montessori Charter School	01–09	—	—	—
Horizon Honors Secondary School	07–12	—	—	—
Horizon Honors Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School	04–08	—	—	—
Kyrene de los Cerritos School	PK–05	—	—	—
Kyrene Altadena Middle School	04–08	—	—	—
Kyrene De Los Lagos School	PK–05	—	—	—
Kyrene Monte Vista School	PK–05	—	—	—
Kyrene de la Sierra School	PK–05	—	—	—
Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Kyrene del Milenio	PK–05	—	—	—
Desert Vista High School	09–12	—	—	—