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Palo Cedro, California · ZIP 96073

Palo Cedro — ZIP 96073

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Palo Cedro (96073) scores 67/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $572K.

67OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share32%
Property crime share68%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency61%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$572K

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

$572K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,171

Violent Crime

1,008

Property Crime

2,163

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Shasta 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
North Cow Creek ElementaryKG–08270
52%
62%
Junction ElementaryKG–08416
50%
56%
Foothill High09–121,487
46%
65%
Chrysalis CharterKG–08226
42%
62%

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

5,633

Median Income

$120K

Homeownership

90%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 96073 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 96073 has a school score of 70/100. 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 96073 is approximately $572K. 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 96073 in Palo Cedro has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.