Surprise, Arizona · ZIP 85388

Surprise — ZIP 85388

Surprise (85388) scores 84/100 — Good for Surprise. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $447K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency55%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$447K

Median rent$2,256/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

$447K

Median Rent

$2,256/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
Paradise Honors High School	09–12	1,028	67%	57%
Willow Canyon High School	07–12	1,901	61%	58%
Canyon Ridge School	PK–08	1,042	55%	67%
Shadow Ridge High School	07–12	2,212	53%	50%
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise	KG–08	1,231	51%	63%
Cimarron Springs Middle School	PK–08	810	40%	48%
Sunset Hills Elementary	PK–08	877	Not reported	Not reported
Western Peaks Elementary	PK–08	763	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.

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

35,003

Median Income

$112K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

36.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85388 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 85388 has a school score of 71/100. 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 85388 is approximately $447K. 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 85388 in Surprise has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. 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.