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Playa del rey, CA — ZIP 90293

Population: 12,655 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 90293 (Playa del rey, CA) is $929,126 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.33M after a median 297.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,222/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$929,126

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

297.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$929,126
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
-1.5%
10-year appreciation
+28.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$1.02M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.33M
Median list price
$845,000
Median price per sqft
$709
1-year sale-price change
+6.6%
Median days on market
297.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,222/mo
1-year rent change
-0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,650/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,970/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,700/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,690/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,220/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Paseo del Rey Fundamental

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Montrose Chemical Corp. (10.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
522
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
284,359
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
230,506

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
50
Hospitals include
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - LOS ANGELES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,260
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
38.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$8,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 90293State medianUS median
Median home value$929,126$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.33M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market298 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,222/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 90293?
$929,126.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 90293?
$1.33M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 90293?
Median days on market: 297.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 90293?
Typical rent: $3,222/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 90293?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is ZIP 90293 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 90293?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 90293?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 90293?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 90293?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 90293 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 90293?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 90293?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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