Question 1

Is 85051 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85051 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 85051 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 85051?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85051 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85051. 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, 85051 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 85051?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85051 is approximately $346K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85051 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 85051 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 85051 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85051 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, 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 69/100, 85051 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 85051

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Imagine Cortez Park Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Imagine Cortez Park Middle	06–08	—	—	—
CASA Academy	KG–07	—	—	—
Cortez High School	09–12	—	—	—
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School	PK–08	—	—	—
Alta Vista Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Cactus Wren Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Manzanita Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Palo Verde Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Roadrunner Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Washington Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Heritage Academy Pointe	07–12	—	—	—