Scottsdale, Arizona · ZIP 85254

Scottsdale — ZIP 85254

Scottsdale (85254) scores 71/100 — Good 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 $915K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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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 index77/100

Avg math proficiency62%

Avg reading proficiency66%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100

Typical home value$915K

Median rent$2,608/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

$915K

Median Rent

$2,608/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
Sequoya Elementary School	PK–05	575	84%	73%
Horizon High School	07–12	1,767	71%	68%
Arizona Language Preparatory	KG–06	73	70%	70%
Desert Shadows Elementary School	PK–06	554	66%	68%
Cocopah Middle School	06–08	861	65%	68%
North Ranch Elementary School	PK–06	535	64%	73%
Copper Canyon Elementary School	PK–06	446	63%	64%
Sandpiper Elementary School	PK–06	429	63%	73%
Desert Springs Preparatory Elementary School	PK–06	No current enrollment	56%	62%
Desert Shadows Middle School	05–08	791	53%	63%
Liberty Elementary School	PK–06	421	53%	60%
Sunrise Middle School	05–08	390	38%	50%

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.

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Demographics

Population

46,655

Median Income

$123K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

46.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85254 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 85254 has a school score of 77/100. 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 85254 is approximately $915K. 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 85254 in Scottsdale has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.