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Atwater, California · ZIP 95301

Atwater — ZIP 95301

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Atwater (95301) scores 51/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $424K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$424K
Median rent$1,649/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

$424K

Median Rent

$1,649/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,055

Violent Crime

1,441

Property Crime

5,614

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Merced 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
Peggy Heller ElementaryKG–08712
43%
55%
Elmer Wood ElementaryKG–06514
42%
52%
Bellevue ElementaryKG–06599
35%
32%
Shaffer ElementaryKG–06405
34%
43%
Thomas Olaeta ElementaryKG–06374
34%
44%
Mitchell ElementaryKG–06528
30%
39%
Aileen Colburn ElementaryKG–06371
26%
38%
Mitchell Intermediate07–08744
20%
43%
Bellevue Senior Elementary07–08178
17%
37%
Atwater High09–122,029
14%
40%
Buhach Colony High09–121,704
12%
44%
Juniper ElementaryKG–06495Not 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

42,374

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

33.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95301 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 95301 has a school score of 58/100. 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 95301 is approximately $424K. 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 95301 in Atwater has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.