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Redding, California · ZIP 96003

Redding — ZIP 96003

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Redding (96003) scores 52/100 — 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 $407K.

52OUT OF 100

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 index60/100
Avg math proficiency33%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100
Typical home value$407K
Median rent$1,764/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

$407K

Median Rent

$1,764/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
Columbia ElementaryKG–04430
52%
42%
Boulder Creek ElementaryKG–08839
46%
49%
Redding School of the ArtsKG–12634
38%
57%
Redding STEM AcademyKG–08253
37%
52%
Turtle BayKG–08692
36%
43%
Mountain View Middle05–08327
36%
38%
Shasta View AcademyKG–12493
35%
57%
Buckeye School of the ArtsKG–08482
23%
27%
Rocky Point CharterKG–08178
22%
27%
Shasta County Independent Study06–12102
5%
45%
Phoenix Charter Academy College ViewKG–12287Not reportedNot reported
Early Education and AssessmentM–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.

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

44,068

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

39.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 96003 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 96003 has a school score of 60/100. 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 96003 is approximately $407K. 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 96003 in Redding has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. 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.