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Palmdale, California · ZIP 93552

Palmdale — ZIP 93552

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Palmdale (93552) scores 47/100 — 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 $500K.

47OUT OF 100

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 index49/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency26%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100
Typical home value$500K
Median rent$2,861/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

$500K

Median Rent

$2,861/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 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
Chaparral Prep AcademyKG–05594
23%
26%
Quail Valley ElementaryKG–05503
20%
29%
Cimarron ElementaryKG–05497
20%
20%
Golden Poppy ElementaryKG–05525
18%
23%
Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy06–08813
15%
31%
Mesquite ElementaryKG–05582
15%
21%
William J. (Pete) Knight High09–122,349
11%
36%
Buena Vista ElementaryKG–05573
11%
23%

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

43,903

Median Income

$86K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

33.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93552 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 93552 has a school score of 49/100. 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 93552 is approximately $500K. 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 93552 in Palmdale has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.