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Redding, California · ZIP 96002

Redding — ZIP 96002

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Redding (96002) scores 50/100 — Fair for Redding. Safety: Higher 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 $384K.

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Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share31%
Property crime share69%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby10

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100
Typical home value$384K
Median rent$1,652/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

$384K

Median Rent

$1,652/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

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
Lassen View ElementaryKG–05443
37%
47%
Mistletoe ElementaryKG–08682
36%
50%
Shasta Meadows ElementaryKG–05320
32%
32%
Enterprise High09–121,148
29%
57%
Pacheco Elementary04–08379
28%
35%
Alta Mesa ElementaryKG–08319
27%
37%
Parsons Junior High06–08522
26%
44%
Redding Collegiate AcademyKG–12219
17%
52%
Rother ElementaryKG–05280
12%
17%
PACE AcademyKG–0844
10%
10%

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

34,023

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 96002 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 96002 has a school score of 56/100. 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 96002 is approximately $384K. 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 96002 in Redding has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. 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.