NEIGHBORSCORE

Scottsdale, Arizona · ZIP 85250

Scottsdale — ZIP 85250

Crime DataSchools

Scottsdale (85250) scores 67/100 — Fair for Scottsdale. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $622K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

Tap a tab to compare 85250 against its city, state, or the nation.

Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency52%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100
Typical home value$622K
Median rent$2,613/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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85251
59▼8 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85258
69▲2 vs here
Paradise Valley, ArizonaParadise ValleyZIP 85253
87▲20 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85257
63▼4 vs here

More ZIPs in Scottsdale

Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85266
68▲1 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85258
69▲2 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85262
70▲3 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85254
71▲4 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85255
71▲4 vs here
Scottsdale, ArizonaScottsdaleZIP 85257
63▼4 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$622K

Median Rent

$2,613/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

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.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Saguaro High School09–121,300
69%
66%
Pueblo Elementary SchoolPK–06454
67%
67%
Mohave Middle School06–08753
40%
52%
Noah Webster Schools-PimaKG–08251
32%
32%

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.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

14,904

Median Income

$96K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

49.8 yrs

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

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85250 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 85250 has a school score of 70/100. 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 85250 is approximately $622K. 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 85250 in Scottsdale has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.