Question 1

Is 85706 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85706 in Tucson has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Tucson city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 85706 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 85706?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85706 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85706. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 85706 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Tucson. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 85706?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85706 is approximately $262K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85706 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 85706 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 85706 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85706 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Tucson. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 85706 scores similarly to the middle tier of Tucson neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Tucson — ZIP 85706

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
La Paloma Academy-South	KG–08	—	—	—
Apollo Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Craycroft Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Drexel Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Liberty Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Los Ninos Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Mission Manor Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Sunnyside High School	09–12	—	—	—
Ocotillo Early Learning Elementary School	PK–02	—	—	—
Esperanza Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Sierra K-8 School	KG–08	—	—	—
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet	KG–03	—	—	—
Los Amigos Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Desert View High School	09–12	—	—	—
Summit View Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Rivera Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Sunnyside Online Success Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School	04–08	—	—	—