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Palmdale, California · ZIP 93550

Palmdale — ZIP 93550

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Palmdale (93550) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Palmdale. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $456K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

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

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency12%
Avg reading proficiency25%
Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$456K
Median rent$2,314/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

$456K

Median Rent

$2,314/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
Barrel Springs ElementaryKG–05627
23%
29%
Joshua Hills ElementaryKG–05581
18%
22%
Palmdale Aerospace AcademyKG–122,259
17%
38%
Palm Tree ElementaryKG–05564
17%
23%
Tumbleweed ElementaryKG–05502
17%
27%
Manzanita ElementaryKG–06644
15%
22%
Desert Rose ElementaryKG–08614
12%
24%
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad06–08948
9%
27%
Tamarisk ElementaryKG–05664
9%
20%
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy06–08822
7%
29%
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy06–08747
6%
21%
Yucca ElementaryKG–05495
6%
16%
Antelope Valley Learning AcademyKG–121,059
4%
33%
Palmdale High09–122,208
3%
24%
Palmdale Academy CharterKG–12989Not 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

79,929

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

30.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93550 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 93550 has a school score of 47/100. 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 93550 is approximately $456K. 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 93550 in Palmdale has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.