Question 1

Is 95255 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95255 in West Point has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the West Point city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 95255 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 95255?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95255 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 95255 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the West Point district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 95255 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 95255?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 95255 is approximately $282K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 95255 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 95255 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 95255 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 95255 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for West Point. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 95255 scores similarly to the middle tier of West Point neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

West Point — ZIP 95255

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