Question 1

Is 95969 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95969 in Paradise has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Paradise city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95969 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 95969?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95969 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 95969. 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, 95969 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Paradise. 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 95969?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 95969 is approximately $335K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 95969 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 95969 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 95969 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95969 has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100, placing it in the moderate range for Paradise. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 76/100, 95969 scores similarly to the middle tier of Paradise 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.

Paradise — ZIP 95969

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Children's Community Charter	KG–08	—	—	—
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.	KG–08	—	—	—
HomeTech Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
Paradise Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Paradise Junior High	07–08	—	—	—
Paradise Senior High	09–12	—	—	—
Ponderosa Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Paradise eLearning Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
Paradise Unified Special Education	M–M	—	—	—
Paradise Ridge Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—