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Paradise, California · ZIP 95969

Paradise — ZIP 95969

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Paradise (95969) scores 68/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $338K.

68OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby10

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index80/100
Typical home value$338K
Median rent$1,409/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

$338K

Median Rent

$1,409/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,646

Violent Crime

1,171

Property Crime

3,475

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Butte 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
Paradise Ridge ElementaryKG–06496
42%
42%
Children's Community CharterKG–08220
42%
42%
Achieve Charter School of Paradise Inc.KG–08169
25%
25%
HomeTech CharterKG–12129
25%
35%
Paradise Senior High09–12495
22%
47%
Paradise Junior High07–08197
17%
32%
Paradise eLearning AcademyKG–1244
10%
15%
Ponderosa ElementaryKG–05No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported
Paradise ElementaryKG–05No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported
Paradise Unified Special EducationM–M—Not reportedNot reported

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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

7,804

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

57.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95969 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 95969 has a school score of 54/100. 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 95969 is approximately $338K. 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 95969 in Paradise has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. 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.