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Phoenix, Arizona · ZIP 85051

Phoenix — ZIP 85051

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Phoenix (85051) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Phoenix. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $346K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$346K
Median rent$1,275/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

$346K

Median Rent

$1,275/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
Abraham Lincoln Traditional SchoolPK–08593
50%
67%
Cortez High School09–121,132
30%
37%
Imagine Cortez Park Middle06–08252
25%
30%
Imagine Cortez Park ElementaryKG–05437
24%
25%
Manzanita Elementary SchoolPK–06539
21%
27%
Roadrunner Elementary SchoolPK–06629
19%
25%
CASA AcademyKG–07386
17%
17%
Alta Vista Elementary SchoolKG–06531
14%
17%
Cactus Wren Elementary SchoolKG–06413
13%
16%
Palo Verde Middle School07–08797
10%
24%
Washington Elementary SchoolPK–06720
10%
19%
Heritage Academy Pointe07–12110Not reportedNot 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

45,484

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85051 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 85051 has a school score of 51/100. 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 85051 is approximately $346K. 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 85051 in Phoenix has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.