Question 1

Is 85716 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85716 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 85716 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 85716?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85716 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 85716. 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, 85716 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 85716?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 85716 is approximately $315K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 85716 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 85716 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 85716 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 85716 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, 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 70/100, 85716 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 85716

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson	KG–12	—	—	—
BASIS Tucson Primary	KG–12	—	—	—
SACA Online	09–12	—	—	—
Academy Adventures Midtown	KG–05	—	—	—
Doolen Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Robison Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Blenman Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Catalina High School	08–12	—	—	—
Cragin Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Desert Sage High School	09–12	—	—	—