Question 1

Is 93455 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93455 in Santa Maria has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Santa Maria city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 93455 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 93455?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93455 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 93455. 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, 93455 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Santa Maria. 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 93455?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 93455 is approximately $716K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 93455 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 93455 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 93455 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 93455 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Santa Maria. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 93455 scores similarly to the middle tier of Santa Maria 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.

Santa Maria — ZIP 93455

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Olive Grove Charter - Orcutt/Santa Maria	KG–12	—	—	—
Family Partnership Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
Arellanes (Don Juan Bautista) Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Arellanes Junior High	07–08	—	—	—
Ralph Dunlap Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Lakeview Junior High	07–08	—	—	—
Joe Nightingale Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Orcutt Junior High	07–08	—	—	—
Patterson Road Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Pine Grove Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Alice Shaw Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—
Orcutt Academy Charter	KG–12	—	—	—
Ernest Righetti High	09–12	—	—	—