Question 1

Is 93550 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93550 in Palmdale has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Palmdale city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 93550 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 93550?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93550 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 93550. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 93550 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Palmdale. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 93550?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 93550 is approximately $451K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 93550 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 93550 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 93550 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93550 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Palmdale. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 93550 scores similarly to the middle tier of Palmdale neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Palmdale — ZIP 93550

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Antelope Valley Learning Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Palmdale Aerospace Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Palmdale High	09–12	—	—	—
Barrel Springs Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Manzanita Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Tamarisk Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Tumbleweed Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Yucca Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Cactus Medical Health and Technology Magnet Academy	06–08	—	—	—
Desert Rose Elementary	KG–08	—	—	—
Joshua Hills Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Palm Tree Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Desert Willow Fine Arts Sci and Tech Magnet Acad	06–08	—	—	—
Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet Academy	06–08	—	—	—
Palmdale Academy Charter	KG–12	—	—	—