Question 1

Is 71730 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71730 in El Dorado has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the El Dorado city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 71730 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 71730?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71730 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 71730. 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, 71730 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in El Dorado. 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 71730?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 71730 is approximately $134K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 71730 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 71730 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 71730 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 71730 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for El Dorado. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 71730 scores similarly to the middle tier of El Dorado 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.

El Dorado — ZIP 71730

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BARTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL	05–08	—	—	—
EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
HUGH GOODWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	—	—	—
NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–06	—	—	—
YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–04	—	—	—
PARKERS CHAPEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	—	—	—
PARKERS CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL	07–12	—	—	—