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East Palo Alto, California · ZIP 94303

East Palo Alto — ZIP 94303

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East Palo Alto (94303) scores 52/100 — Fair for California. 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 $2.09M.

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 share26%
Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index23/100
Typical home value$2.09M
Median rent$4,841/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

$2.09M

Median Rent

$4,841/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

12,692

Violent Crime

1,695

Property Crime

10,997

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Mateo 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
Duveneck ElementaryKG–05376
92%
82%
Palo Verde ElementaryKG–05334
82%
77%
Ohlone ElementaryKG–05464
79%
84%
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle06–08732
70%
79%
Aspire East Palo Alto CharterKG–08496
14%
22%
Oxford Day Academy09–12108
10%
10%
Los Robles-Ronald McNair AcademyKG–05276
8%
8%
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle06–08488
4%
13%
Costano ElementaryKG–05369
3%
15%
East Palo Alto Academy09–12278
3%
22%
KIPP Esperanza High09–12194Not reportedNot reported
GreendellKG–KG26Not 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

47,123

Median Income

$152K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 94303 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 94303 has a school score of 60/100. 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 94303 is approximately $2.09M. 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 94303 in East Palo Alto 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.