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Aurora, Colorado · ZIP 80012

Aurora — ZIP 80012

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Aurora (80012) scores 58/100 — Fair for Aurora. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $396K.

58OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100
Typical home value$396K
Median rent$1,504/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

$396K

Median Rent

$1,504/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,280

Violent Crime

879

Property Crime

6,401

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Arapahoe County, Colorado (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
Aurora Quest K-8KG–08575
82%
88%
Overland High School09–122,228
22%
40%
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolPK–05634
18%
26%
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora09–12567
17%
47%
Lotus School for ExcellenceKG–121,008
16%
22%
Village East Community Elementary SchoolPK–05821
13%
22%
Jewell Elementary SchoolPK–05493
12%
23%
Highline Community Elementary SchoolPK–05435
12%
17%
Prairie Middle School06–081,491
10%
19%
Virginia Court Elementary SchoolPK–05657
8%
12%
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial AcademyPK–05282
8%
17%
Aurora Hills Middle School06–08821
5%
15%
Gateway High School09–121,748
3%
21%
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado AuroraPK–0349Not reportedNot 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.

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

51,389

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

34 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80012 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 80012 has a school score of 50/100. 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 80012 is approximately $396K. 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 80012 in Aurora has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. 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.