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Tempe, Arizona · ZIP 85282

Tempe — ZIP 85282

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Tempe (85282) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Tempe. Safety: Higher 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 $469K.

43OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency38%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$469K
Median rent$1,584/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

$469K

Median Rent

$1,584/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 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
Arizona Language SchoolsKG–05No current enrollment
75%
75%
Tempe Preparatory Academy06–12431
57%
70%
Ward Traditional AcademyKG–08404
57%
66%
Broadmor Elementary SchoolKG–05575
51%
59%
Mcclintock High School09–121,781
46%
50%
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary SchoolKG–05370
32%
37%
Arredondo Elementary SchoolPK–05470
26%
35%
McKemy Academy of International Studies06–08334
26%
51%
Meyer MontessoriPK–06203
25%
65%
Curry Elementary SchoolKG–05366
23%
31%
Connolly Middle School06–08923
22%
32%
Carminati SchoolPK–05274
12%
17%
Humanities and Sciences Academy Arizona09–121Not reportedNot 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

54,501

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

32.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85282 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 85282 has a school score of 63/100. 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 85282 is approximately $469K. 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 85282 in Tempe has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. 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.