Arvin, California · ZIP 93203

Arvin — ZIP 93203

Arvin (93203) scores 47/100 — Below Average for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $301K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index50/100

Avg math proficiency15%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby7

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index89/100

Typical home value$301K

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

$301K

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

23,815

Violent Crime

6,008

Property Crime

17,807

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kern County, California (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
Grow Academy Arvin	KG–08	87	20%	35%
Sierra Vista Elementary	KG–06	690	17%	24%
Arvin High	09–12	2,653	15%	49%
El Camino Real Elementary	KG–06	771	15%	24%
Haven Drive Middle	07–08	612	14%	36%
Bear Mountain Elementary	KG–06	728	13%	20%
Di Giorgio Elementary	KG–08	231	12%	32%

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.

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Demographics

Population

20,571

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

25.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93203 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 93203 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 93203 is approximately $301K. 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 93203 in Arvin has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.