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Oakley, CA — ZIP 94561

Population: 46,368 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 94561 (Oakley, CA) is $660,651 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $665,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,304/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$660,651

Median home value

-1.8%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$660,651
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
-1.9%
10-year appreciation
+55.2%
All-time peak (2022-05)
$755,836
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
$665,000
Median list price
$698,000
Median price per sqft
$331
1-year sale-price change
-5.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
111
For-sale inventory
119
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
86
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,304/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
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
11
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Antioch Unified, Liberty Union High, Oakley Union Elementary
Schools include
Orchard Park, Freedom High, Laurel Elementary, Vintage Parkway Elementary, Gehringer Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, drought, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A22
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Concord Naval Weapons Station (17.2 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
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
190
Highest AQI recorded (year)
110

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,621
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,237

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (19 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Funny Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS, JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS, JOHN MUIR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,001 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.4%
Median annual property tax
$6,517
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
322,307
Average weekly wage
$1,600
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,199

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

How it compares

ZIP 94561State medianUS median
Median home value$660,651$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$665,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,304/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,517$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 94561?
$660,651.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 94561?
$665,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 94561?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 94561?
Typical rent: $3,304/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 94561?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, drought, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is ZIP 94561 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A22.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 94561?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 94561?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 94561?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 94561?
11 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 94561 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 94561?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 94561?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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