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Huntington Beach, California · ZIP 92646

Huntington Beach — ZIP 92646

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Huntington Beach (92646) scores 72/100 — Good for Huntington Beach. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.40M.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index80/100
Avg math proficiency66%
Avg reading proficiency73%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100
Typical home value$1.40M
Median rent$3,280/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

$1.40M

Median Rent

$3,280/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
Newland (William T.) ElementaryKG–05531
80%
83%
John H. Eader ElementaryKG–05416
78%
78%
Ralph E. Hawes ElementaryKG–05516
72%
82%
S. A. Moffett ElementaryKG–05410
71%
72%
Oka (Isojiro) ElementaryKG–05504
67%
67%
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle06–08690
63%
77%
John R. Peterson ElementaryKG–05477
58%
64%
Edison High09–122,049
54%
76%
Isaac L. Sowers Middle06–08771
52%
61%

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

55,814

Median Income

$131K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

47.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92646 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 92646 has a school score of 80/100. 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 92646 is approximately $1.40M. 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 92646 in Huntington Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. 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.