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Lakeside, California · ZIP 92040

Lakeside — ZIP 92040

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Lakeside (92040) scores 63/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $820K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency32%
Avg reading proficiency45%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$820K
Median rent$2,207/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

$820K

Median Rent

$2,207/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

50,174

Violent Crime

10,508

Property Crime

39,666

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Diego 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
River Valley Charter07–12231
62%
72%
Riverview Elementary02–05469
51%
54%
Lakeview ElementaryKG–05666
49%
55%
Lakeside Farms ElementaryKG–05667
35%
40%
Lakeside Middle06–08724
28%
46%
Lemon Crest ElementaryKG–05437
26%
34%
El Capitan High09–121,810
23%
60%
Tierra del Sol Middle06–08713
23%
40%
Lindo Park ElementaryKG–05421
16%
24%
Barona Indian CharterKG–0886
5%
25%
Winter Gardens ElementaryKG–01269Not reportedNot reported
Lakeside Early Advantage PreschoolM–M—Not 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

45,978

Median Income

$108K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

39 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92040 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 92040 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 92040 is approximately $820K. 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 92040 in Lakeside has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. 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.