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Nevada City, California · ZIP 95959

Nevada City — ZIP 95959

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Nevada City (95959) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Nevada City. 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 $571K.

43OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share50%
Property crime share50%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency33%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$571K
Median rent$2,275/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

$571K

Median Rent

$2,275/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,044

Violent Crime

302

Property Crime

742

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nevada 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
Seven Hills Intermediate04–08432
48%
59%
Deer Creek ElementaryKG–03259
47%
62%
Nevada City School of the ArtsKG–08477
44%
67%
Forest CharterKG–12845
35%
51%
Twin Ridges Home Study CharterKG–08208
32%
47%
Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning09–12191
15%
55%
Grizzly HillKG–08105
12%
27%
Twin Ridges Special Education 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

18,017

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

56 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95959 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 95959 has a school score of 63/100. 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 95959 is approximately $571K. 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 95959 in Nevada City has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. 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.