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Maricopa, CA — ZIP 93252

Population: 1,295 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 93252 (Maricopa, CA) is $181,511 — down 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,500 after a median 329.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$181,511

Median home value

-3.6%

1-year change

329.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,511
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+76.5%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$196,289
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
$242,500
Median list price
$189,000
Median price per sqft
$204
Median days on market
329.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
89.7%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,430/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,240/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,680/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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Heartland Charter District, Blue Ridge Academy District, Maricopa Unified
Schools include
Heartland Charter, Blue Ridge Academy, Maricopa Elementary, Maricopa High, Maricopa Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
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
61.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
69
Days with Good air quality
85
Days with Moderate air quality
210
Days with Unhealthy air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
552
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
759

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (50 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, César E. Chávez National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Upper Hartman Ranch Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Camarillo International Airport (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MERCY HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,496 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,373
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
54.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
274,649
Average weekly wage
$1,029
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,021

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

How it compares

ZIP 93252State medianUS median
Median home value$181,511$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$242,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market330 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,373$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 93252?
$181,511.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 93252?
$242,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 93252?
Median days on market: 329.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 93252?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,430/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 93252?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is ZIP 93252 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 93252?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 93252?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 93252?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 93252?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 93252 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 93252?
Moderate. Median AQI: 69. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 93252?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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