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Winchester, California · ZIP 92596

Winchester — ZIP 92596

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Winchester (92596) scores 55/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $660K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency55%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$660K
Median rent$3,366/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: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$660K

Median Rent

$3,366/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

45,813

Violent Crime

6,970

Property Crime

38,843

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Riverside 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
Temecula PreparatoryKG–121,086
50%
67%
French Valley ElementaryKG–05755
45%
56%
Susan La Vorgna ElementaryKG–05649
41%
52%
Temecula Valley CharterKG–08596
40%
65%
Harvest Hill S.T.E.A.M. AcademyKG–081,196
39%
55%
Winchester ElementaryKG–05692
20%
34%
Liberty High09–122,537Not 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

36,725

Median Income

$133K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

33.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92596 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 92596 has a school score of 66/100. 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 92596 is approximately $660K. 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 92596 in Winchester has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.