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South Gate, California · ZIP 90280

South Gate — ZIP 90280

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South Gate (90280) scores 50/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $701K.

50OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share0%
Property crime share100%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby25

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$701K
Median rent$2,011/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

$701K

Median Rent

$2,011/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Bryson Avenue ElementaryKG–05706
55%
57%
Victoria Avenue ElementaryKG–05272
37%
37%
Willow ElementaryKG–05420
35%
39%
Independence ElementaryKG–05418
35%
40%
Montara Avenue ElementaryKG–06554
33%
40%
Tweedy ElementaryKG–05471
32%
40%
KIPP Corazon AcademyKG–081,070
29%
38%
HollydaleKG–08794
28%
50%
Sci Tech Engr Arts and Math at Legacy High Sch Complex09–12524
27%
62%
Madison ElementaryKG–05482
27%
40%
San Gabriel Avenue ElementaryKG–05432
26%
35%
San Miguel ElementaryKG–05677
23%
35%
International Studies Lrng Center at Legacy High Sch Complex06–12867
22%
56%
Aspire Gateway Academy CharterKG–05344
22%
22%
Stanford Avenue Elementary01–05329
22%
26%
Liberty Boulevard ElementaryKG–05410
20%
24%
South Gate Middle06–081,192
19%
33%
Aspire Firestone Academy CharterKG–05330
17%
17%
South Gate Senior High09–121,681
16%
48%
South East High09–121,990
14%
45%
Southeast Middle06–081,215
8%
25%
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex09–12411
8%
32%
State Street ElementaryKG–05396
7%
19%
Westbrook Academy06–12409
5%
35%
Stanford Primary CenterKG–KG112Not 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

91,719

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90280 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 90280 has a school score of 55/100. 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 90280 is approximately $701K. 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 90280 in South Gate has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. 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.