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Lakewood, California · ZIP 90712

Lakewood — ZIP 90712

Crime DataSchools

Lakewood (90712) scores 53/100 — Fair for Lakewood. 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 $877K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$877K
Median rent$3,498/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

$877K

Median Rent

$3,498/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

277,089

Violent Crime

53,548

Property Crime

223,541

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Los Angeles 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
Madison ElementaryKG–05406
47%
57%
Stephen Foster ElementaryKG–06501
43%
56%
Holmes ElementaryKG–05378
42%
52%
Riley ElementaryKG–05490
37%
47%
Intensive Learning CenterKG–06646
33%
49%
Craig Williams ElementaryKG–06478
18%
31%
Odyssey STEM Academy09–12336
17%
77%
Hoover Middle06–08505
15%
40%

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

30,672

Median Income

$122K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90712 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 90712 has a school score of 62/100. 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 90712 is approximately $877K. 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 90712 in Lakewood has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.