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Wasco, California · ZIP 93280

Wasco — ZIP 93280

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Wasco (93280) scores 66/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $319K.

66OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby10

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index87/100
Typical home value$319K

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

$319K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 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
John L. Prueitt ElementaryKG–05621
23%
38%
James A. Forrest ElementaryKG–05576
23%
32%
Teresa Burke ElementaryKG–05503
20%
31%
Pond ElementaryKG–08175
17%
27%
Semitropic ElementaryKG–08140
17%
22%
Wasco High09–121,672
16%
52%
Palm Avenue Middle06–08631
15%
37%
Karl F. Clemens ElementaryKG–05551
14%
23%
Thomas Jefferson Middle06–08591
11%
31%
Kings Valley Academy IIKG–121,090
2%
27%

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

27,266

Median Income

$51K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

30.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 93280 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 93280 has a school score of 51/100. 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 93280 is approximately $319K. 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 93280 in Wasco has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.