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Los Angeles, California · ZIP 90042

Los Angeles — ZIP 90042

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Los Angeles (90042) scores 77/100 — Good for Los Angeles. Safety: Lower 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 $994K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$994K
Median rent$2,686/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

$994K

Median Rent

$2,686/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

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Richard Riordan Primary CenterKG–05136
75%
75%
Garvanza Elementary School Technology and Leadership MagnetKG–05239
42%
47%
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) MagnetKG–05249
37%
47%
Aldama ElementaryKG–05329
27%
32%
Yorkdale ElementaryKG–05205
27%
37%
Bushnell Way ElementaryKG–05157
27%
32%
Annandale ElementaryKG–0590
25%
25%
Benjamin Franklin Senior High06–121,284
24%
46%
Buchanan Street ElementaryKG–05278
22%
27%
Monte Vista Street ElementaryKG–05181
22%
32%
Academia Avance Charter06–12207
3%
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

58,344

Median Income

$95K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90042 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 90042 has a school score of 57/100. 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 90042 is approximately $994K. 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 90042 in Los Angeles has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. 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.