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Palmdale, California · ZIP 93551

Palmdale — ZIP 93551

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Palmdale (93551) scores 51/100 — Fair for Palmdale. 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 $596K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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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 index57/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100
Typical home value$596K
Median rent$3,069/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

$596K

Median Rent

$3,069/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
Gregg Anderson AcademyKG–06893
56%
66%
Cottonwood ElementaryKG–06652
38%
50%
Rancho Vista ElementaryKG–06886
36%
46%
Esperanza ElementaryKG–06962
32%
43%
Hillview Middle06–081,100
31%
52%
Ocotillo ElementaryKG–05588
26%
34%
Palmdale Learning PlazaKG–08800
24%
41%
Leona Valley ElementaryKG–0679
22%
32%
Anaverde HillsKG–06517
18%
36%
David G. Millen Law and Government Magnet Academy06–08952
13%
33%
Summerwind ElementaryKG–05569
12%
19%
Highland High09–122,706
8%
34%

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

54,956

Median Income

$120K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

37.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93551 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 93551 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 93551 is approximately $596K. 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 93551 in Palmdale has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.