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Tehachapi, California · ZIP 93561

Tehachapi — ZIP 93561

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Tehachapi (93561) scores 60/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $429K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby6

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$429K
Median rent$1,923/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

$429K

Median Rent

$1,923/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

23,815

Violent Crime

6,008

Property Crime

17,807

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kern 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
Cummings Valley ElementaryKG–05560
34%
43%
Tompkins ElementaryKG–05615
30%
36%
Tehachapi High09–121,260
22%
46%
Golden Hills ElementaryKG–05663
22%
32%
Jacobsen Middle06–08925
15%
33%
EPIC de Cesar Chavez09–12614Not 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

31,179

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93561 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 93561 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 93561 is approximately $429K. 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 93561 in Tehachapi has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. 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.