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Salinas, California · ZIP 93906

Salinas — ZIP 93906

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Salinas (93906) scores 58/100 — Fair for Salinas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $716K.

58OUT 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 share26%
Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby17

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$716K
Median rent$2,437/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

$716K

Median Rent

$2,437/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,864

Violent Crime

1,847

Property Crime

5,017

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Monterey 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
New Republic ElementaryKG–05482
30%
36%
El Gabilan ElementaryKG–06548
22%
24%
Henry F. Kammann ElementaryKG–06743
21%
29%
Creekside ElementaryKG–06534
20%
36%
John E. Steinbeck ElementaryKG–06486
20%
35%
La Joya ElementaryKG–05498
19%
26%
McKinnonKG–05439
17%
22%
Everett Alvarez High09–121,978
15%
49%
Harden Middle07–081,101
15%
31%
Gavilan View Middle06–08556
15%
34%
North Salinas High09–122,106
14%
49%
Rancho San Juan High09–121,600
14%
52%
Natividad ElementaryKG–06705
14%
19%
John Gutierrez Middle06–08568
14%
30%
Loma Vista ElementaryKG–06445
13%
18%
Santa Rita ElementaryKG–05545
11%
18%
Santa Rita Pre-KM–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

64,592

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93906 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 93906 has a school score of 51/100. 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 93906 is approximately $716K. 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 93906 in Salinas has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. 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.