Tolleson, Arizona · ZIP 85353

Tolleson — ZIP 85353

Tolleson (85353) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Arizona. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $395K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency25%

Avg reading proficiency34%

Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$395K

Median rent$1,984/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

$395K

Median Rent

$1,984/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.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
University High School	09–12	416	98%	98%
Academy of Math and Science Avondale	KG–08	1,175	27%	36%
Arizona Desert Elementary School	PK–08	843	27%	33%
Tolleson Union High School	09–12	2,648	25%	29%
Country Place Elementary	KG–08	900	21%	35%
Sierra Linda High School	09–12	1,911	20%	23%
Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School	PK–08	721	19%	25%
Tres Rios Elementary School	KG–08	713	16%	23%
Hurley Ranch Elementary	03–08	703	16%	28%
Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain	KG–08	895	15%	31%
Fine Arts Academy	KG–08	811	13%	19%
Dos Rios Elementary	KG–08	614	9%	23%
Union Elementary School	PK–02	313	Not reported	Not reported
Tolleson Virtual High School	09–12	No current enrollment	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

44,995

Median Income

$94K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

29 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 85353 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 85353 has a school score of 54/100. 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 85353 is approximately $395K. 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 85353 in Tolleson has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. 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.