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Is El Encanto Safe for Families?

An affluent north-central Tucson neighborhood with large lots, quiet streets, and consistently low crime — popular with families relocating to Tucson.

A
Grade
87/100 overall
86
Crime Index
A
88
School Quality
A
82
Walk to School
A−
About El Encanto

Neighborhood Overview

An affluent north-central Tucson neighborhood with large lots, quiet streets, and consistently low crime — popular with families relocating to Tucson.

Based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), NIBRS incident data, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and State Department of Transportation crash records, El Encanto earns an overall family safety grade of A (87/100) for the most recent available period (2023–2026).

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in El Encanto?
El Encanto scores 86/100 on the Find A Safe Place Crime Index — a score of A relative to Tucson area averages. Scores above 70 indicate crime rates below the local average. Data sourced from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and NIBRS records for the most recent 36-month period.
Is El Encanto safe for kids walking to school?
El Encanto earns a Walk-to-School score of 82/100 (A−). This score evaluates pedestrian infrastructure, DOT intersection crash records, traffic speed data, and sidewalk continuity along school routes. Scores above 75 indicate routes are generally safe with no major flagged intersections.
How do El Encanto schools rank for quality and safety?
El Encanto earns a School Quality score of 88/100 (A) based on NCES data, state report card metrics, teacher turnover rates, and proximity to neighborhood amenities. This places El Encanto above the statewide average for AZ.

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