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Valley Center, California · ZIP 92082

Valley Center — ZIP 92082

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Valley Center (92082) scores 57/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $936K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency26%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$936K
Median rent$3,448/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

$936K

Median Rent

$3,448/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 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
LilacKG–05438
31%
39%
Valley Center Elementary03–05476
19%
25%
Valley Center High09–121,075
12%
38%
Valley Center Middle06–08766
12%
27%
All Tribes Elementary CharterKG–0584
10%
10%
All Tribes Charter06–1282
5%
15%
Valley Center PrimaryKG–02496Not 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

20,596

Median Income

$127K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

42 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92082 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 92082 has a school score of 48/100. 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 92082 is approximately $936K. 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 92082 in Valley Center has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.