Queen Creek, Arizona · ZIP 85142

Queen Creek — ZIP 85142

Queen Creek (85142) scores 82/100 — Good for Arizona. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $588K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby30

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$588K

Median rent$2,148/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

$588K

Median Rent

$2,148/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
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary	PK–06	908	72%	82%
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School	PK–06	1,153	71%	65%
Queen Creek High School	09–12	1,968	65%	67%
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary	PK–06	642	65%	56%
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon	KG–06	834	62%	56%
Cortina Elementary	PK–08	629	62%	62%
Desert Mountain Elementary	PK–06	682	60%	58%
Jack Barnes Elementary School	PK–06	621	56%	55%
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12	KG–12	2,356	55%	58%
Sossaman Middle School	07–08	1,094	55%	63%
Queen Creek Elementary School	PK–06	711	53%	49%
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School	PK–06	534	53%	54%
Benjamin Franklin High School	07–12	1,324	52%	59%
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School	09–12	229	50%	50%
Schnepf Elementary School	PK–06	1,044	48%	51%
Dr. Camille Casteel High School	07–12	2,816	47%	61%
Queen Creek Junior High School	05–08	657	45%	50%
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High	07–08	1,171	42%	50%
Newell Barney College Preparatory School	05–08	129	42%	56%
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6	KG–06	637	40%	42%
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K-6	KG–06	457	40%	43%
Eduprize School	KG–08	1,733	39%	55%
Leading Edge Academy Mountain View	KG–08	294	37%	38%
San Tan Foothills High School	07–12	793	32%	32%
Cambridge Academy East	KG–08	No current enrollment	27%	52%
EDUPRIZE ONLINE INSTRUCTION	KG–12	49	25%	55%
Queen Creek Virtual Academy	KG–12	265	22%	37%
San Tan Heights Elementary	PK–08	669	14%	21%
Crismon High School	07–12	2,009	Not reported	Not reported
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center	PK–PK	74	Not reported	Not 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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

87,201

Median Income

$129K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

35.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85142 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 85142 has a school score of 68/100. 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 85142 is approximately $588K. 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 85142 in Queen Creek has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. 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.