Question 1

Is 55124 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55124 in Apple Valley has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Apple Valley city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 55124 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 55124?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55124 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 55124. 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, 55124 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Apple Valley. 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 55124?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 55124 is approximately $379K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 55124 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 55124 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 55124 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 55124 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Apple Valley. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 55124 scores similarly to the middle tier of Apple Valley 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.

Apple Valley — ZIP 55124

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
FIT Academy	KG–05	—	—	—
FIT Academy High School	06–12	—	—	—
APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School	KG–05	—	—	—
DIAMOND PATH EL SCH OF INTL STUDIES	KG–05	—	—	—
GREENLEAF ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
SOUTHVIEW ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
Valley Middle School of STEM	06–08	—	—	—
WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY	KG–05	—	—	—
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES	11–12	—	—	—
FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
EASTVIEW SENIOR HIGH	09–12	—	—	—