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Joshua Tree, California · ZIP 92252

Joshua Tree — ZIP 92252

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Joshua Tree (92252) scores 45/100 — Below Average for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $351K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency27%
Avg reading proficiency35%
Schools nearby2

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index80/100
Typical home value$351K
Median rent$2,043/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

$351K

Median Rent

$2,043/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

44,373

Violent Crime

10,033

Property Crime

34,340

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Bernardino 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
Friendly Hills ElementaryKG–06266
37%
42%
Joshua Tree ElementaryKG–06250
17%
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

7,916

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

44.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92252 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 92252 has a school score of 44/100. 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 92252 is approximately $351K. 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 92252 in Joshua Tree has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.