Question 1

Is 90405 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90405 in Santa Monica has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 90405 among the safer ZIP codes in the Santa Monica metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 90405?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90405 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 90405. 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, 90405 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Santa Monica. 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 90405?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 90405 is approximately $1.95M, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 90405 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 90405 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 90405 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90405 has an overall NeighborScore of 79/100, placing it in the moderate range for Santa Monica. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 79/100, 90405 scores similarly to the middle tier of Santa Monica 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 Monica — ZIP 90405

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
John Adams Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Grant Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
John Muir Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Will Rogers Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Santa Monica High	09–12	—	—	—