Muscatine, Iowa · ZIP 52761

Muscatine — ZIP 52761

Muscatine (52761) scores 69/100 — Fair for Muscatine. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $194K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency61%

Avg reading proficiency61%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$194K

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

$194K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

325

Violent Crime

Property Crime

251

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Muscatine County, Iowa (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
Mulberry Elementary School	KG–06	293	77%	77%
Grant Elementary School	KG–06	300	67%	67%
Madison Elementary School	KG–06	372	65%	63%
Jefferson Elementary School	KG–06	441	58%	56%
Susan Clark Junior High	07–08	544	57%	60%
Franklin Elementary School	KG–06	295	57%	52%
McKinley Elementary School	KG–06	394	56%	53%
Muscatine High School	09–12	1,380	51%	56%
Muskie Early Learning Center	PK–PK	261	Not reported	Not 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

29,800

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 52761 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 52761 has a school score of 74/100. 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 52761 is approximately $194K. 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 52761 in Muscatine has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.