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Lancaster, California · ZIP 93536

Lancaster — ZIP 93536

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Lancaster (93536) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Lancaster. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $541K.

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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 index53/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$541K
Median rent$2,666/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

$541K

Median Rent

$2,666/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

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
West Wind ElementaryKG–05757
28%
34%
John and Jacquelyn Miller ElementaryKG–07697
27%
36%
Valley View ElementaryKG–06659
23%
32%
Sundown ElementaryKG–06941
22%
32%
Quartz Hill ElementaryKG–06845
21%
43%
Del Sur Senior ElementaryKG–08763
20%
35%
Joe Walker Middle06–08781
19%
45%
Nancy Cory ElementaryKG–05728
19%
24%
Academies of the Antelope Valley06–12677
16%
44%
Quartz Hill High09–123,175
14%
46%
Amargosa Creek Middle06–08859
12%
36%
Lancaster High09–122,688
7%
37%
Endeavour Middle06–08805
7%
23%

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

72,013

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

36.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93536 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 93536 has a school score of 53/100. 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 93536 is approximately $541K. 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 93536 in Lancaster has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. 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.