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Yucca valley, CA — ZIP 92284

Population: 25,415 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 92284 (Yucca valley, CA) is $359,492 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 445 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,842/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$359,492

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

445

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$359,492
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
10-year appreciation
+137.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$405,488
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
$175,000
Median list price
$164,250
Median price per sqft
$148
Median days on market
445 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
273
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
91 days
New listings (monthly)
54

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,842/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation, Yucca Valley Elementary, Yucca Valley High, Onaga Elementary, La Contenta Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
63.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.9 in
Annual snowfall
4.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
71
Days with Good air quality
50
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
214

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,213
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,254

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Joshua Tree National Park (39 mi)
National parks include
Joshua Tree National Park, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Yucca Valley Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (6.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,936 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,679
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
69.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
708,641
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,574

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

How it compares

ZIP 92284State medianUS median
Median home value$359,492$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$175,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market445 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,842/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,679$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 92284?
$359,492.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92284?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92284?
Median days on market: 445 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92284?
Typical rent: $1,842/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 92284?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, heatWave.
Is ZIP 92284 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 92284?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 92284?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92284?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92284?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 92284 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 92284?
Moderate. Median AQI: 71. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92284?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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