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Watsonville, California · ZIP 95076

Watsonville — ZIP 95076

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Watsonville (95076) scores 64/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $843K.

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Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share30%
Property crime share70%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100
Avg math proficiency14%
Avg reading proficiency24%
Schools nearby28

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$843K
Median rent$3,179/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

$843K

Median Rent

$3,179/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,665

Violent Crime

863

Property Crime

3,802

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Santa Cruz 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
Watsonville PrepKG–08488
37%
37%
Linscott CharterKG–08258
32%
52%
Bradley ElementaryKG–06520
24%
32%
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy06–12501
22%
47%
Alianza CharterKG–08626
21%
34%
Watsonville Charter School of the ArtsKG–08415
21%
33%
Starlight ElementaryKG–05383
19%
21%
Ohlone ElementaryKG–06391
15%
25%
Pajaro Valley High09–121,293
12%
36%
Landmark ElementaryKG–05419
12%
18%
Ann Soldo ElementaryKG–05377
12%
17%
Pacific Coast CharterKG–12132
12%
35%
Calabasas ElementaryKG–06512
11%
16%
Mintie White ElementaryKG–05493
11%
15%
Watsonville High09–122,215
10%
31%
Lakeview Middle06–08425
10%
19%
H. A. Hyde ElementaryKG–05476
9%
12%
T. S. MacQuiddy ElementaryKG–05438
9%
12%
Pajaro Middle06–08398
9%
24%
Cesar E. Chavez Middle06–08548
8%
17%
Amesti ElementaryKG–05431
8%
5%
Hall District ElementaryKG–06470
7%
18%
Rolling Hills Middle06–08588
6%
15%
Radcliff ElementaryKG–05409
6%
9%
E. A. Hall Middle06–08491
4%
15%
Santa Cruz County Career Advancement Charter12–12207Not reportedNot reported
Diamond Technology Institute09–1287Not reportedNot reported
Duncan HolbertM–M—Not 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

82,409

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95076 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 95076 has a school score of 47/100. 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 95076 is approximately $843K. 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 95076 in Watsonville has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. 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.