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Santee, California · ZIP 92071

Santee — ZIP 92071

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Santee (92071) scores 83/100 — Good for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $805K.

83OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency60%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$805K
Median rent$2,796/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

$805K

Median Rent

$2,796/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

50,174

Violent Crime

10,508

Property Crime

39,666

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for San Diego 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
Sycamore Canyon ElementaryKG–06373
67%
67%
Rio Seco ElementaryKG–08913
54%
61%
Carlton Oaks ElementaryKG–08823
50%
60%
Chet F. Harritt ElementaryKG–08606
50%
57%
Carlton Hills ElementaryKG–08601
46%
60%
PRIDE Academy at Prospect AvenueKG–08548
46%
55%
Hill Creek ElementaryKG–08695
43%
53%
Santana High09–121,621
41%
68%
West Hills High09–121,624
39%
68%
Cajon Park ElementaryKG–08830
37%
49%

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

59,739

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

40.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92071 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 92071 has a school score of 70/100. 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 92071 is approximately $805K. 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 92071 in Santee has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. 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.