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Lynwood, California · ZIP 90262

Lynwood — ZIP 90262

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Lynwood (90262) scores 48/100 — Below Average for California. 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 $693K.

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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 index52/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby17

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$693K
Median rent$1,983/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

$693K

Median Rent

$1,983/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 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
Janie P. Abbott ElementaryKG–06417
31%
30%
Will Rogers ElementaryKG–06684
30%
35%
Mark Twain ElementaryKG–06542
25%
36%
Thurgood Marshall ElementaryKG–06511
25%
29%
Washington ElementaryKG–06492
24%
36%
Rosa Parks ElementaryKG–06343
22%
31%
Lindbergh ElementaryKG–06552
21%
27%
Lincoln ElementaryKG–06328
21%
29%
Helen Keller ElementaryKG–06407
20%
29%
Roosevelt ElementaryKG–06445
17%
22%
Soleil Academy CharterKG–05385
17%
37%
Wilson ElementaryKG–06499
15%
24%
Hosler Middle07–08754
14%
31%
Lugo ElementaryKG–06318
14%
21%
Cesar Chavez Middle07–08882
12%
32%
Lynwood High09–121,858
11%
50%
Marco Antonio Firebaugh High09–121,633
11%
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

64,918

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90262 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 90262 has a school score of 52/100. 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 90262 is approximately $693K. 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 90262 in Lynwood has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.