Question 1

Is 72542 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72542 in Highland has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 72542 among the safer ZIP codes in the Highland metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 72542?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72542 has a school score of 65/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 72542 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Highland district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 72542 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 72542?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 72542 is approximately $129K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 72542 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 72542 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 72542 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72542 has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100, placing it in the moderate range for Highland. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 77/100, 72542 scores similarly to the middle tier of Highland 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.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	581	60%	47%
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–08	442	50%	46%
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	476	30%	44%

— ZIP 72542

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