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Buena Park, California · ZIP 90621

Buena Park — ZIP 90621

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Buena Park (90621) scores 52/100 — Fair for Buena Park. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $903K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$903K
Median rent$2,515/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

$903K

Median Rent

$2,515/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

51,242

Violent Crime

8,423

Property Crime

42,819

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange 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
Charles G. Emery ElementaryKG–05646
68%
68%
Gordon H. Beatty Middle06–08641
35%
51%
James A. Whitaker ElementaryKG–05559
32%
27%
Carl E. Gilbert ElementaryKG–05490
25%
27%
Buena Park High09–121,682
24%
46%
Mabel L. Pendleton ElementaryKG–05365
22%
27%

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

35,735

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

35%

Median Age

36.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90621 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 90621 has a school score of 59/100. 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 90621 is approximately $903K. 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 90621 in Buena Park has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.