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Anaheim, CA — ZIP 92821

Population: 41,623 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 92821 (Anaheim, CA) is $1.12M — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.56M after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,906/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.12M

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.12M
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.1%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
10-year appreciation
+76.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$1.12M
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
$1.56M
Median price per sqft
$430
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,906/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Arovista Elementary, Brea Junior High, Brea Canyon High (Continuation), Brea Olinda High, Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A99
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McColl (5.3 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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
160
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
713
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
291,467
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
265,278

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (38 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
63
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UCI HEALTH-ORANGE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ORANGE COUNTY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
315
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.3%
Median annual property tax
$6,256
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,493,591
Average weekly wage
$1,482
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,281

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

How it compares

ZIP 92821State medianUS median
Median home value$1.12M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.56M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,906/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,256$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 92821?
$1.12M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92821?
$1.56M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92821?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92821?
Typical rent: $2,906/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 92821?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 92821 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A99.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 92821?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 92821?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92821?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92821?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 92821 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 92821?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92821?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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