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Coast guard isla, CA — ZIP 94501

Population: 63,808 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 94501 (Coast guard isla, CA) is $1.16M — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.44M after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,912/month. 17 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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$1.16M

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.16M
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
-2.8%
10-year appreciation
+30.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.33M
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
$1.44M
Median list price
$1.28M
Median price per sqft
$828
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
117.7%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,912/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
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
17
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
The Academy of Alameda District, Alameda Community Learning Center District, Alameda Unified
Schools include
The Academy of Alameda, Alameda Community Learning Center, William G. Paden Elementary, Alameda High, Edison Elementary

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 Moderate · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
AMCO Chemical (2.2 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
58.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
278
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
165,163
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
141,815

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Alcatraz Island, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ALAMEDA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
525
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11,985 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
65.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,772
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
685,689
Average weekly wage
$1,798
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
725

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

How it compares

ZIP 94501State medianUS median
Median home value$1.16M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.44M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,912/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,772$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 94501?
$1.16M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 94501?
$1.44M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 94501?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 94501?
Typical rent: $2,912/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 94501?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, coastalFlooding, heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 94501 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 94501?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 94501?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 94501?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: AMCO Chemical, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 94501?
17 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 94501 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 94501?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 94501?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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