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Boulder creek, CA — ZIP 95006

Population: 7,561 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95006 (Boulder creek, CA) is $726,352 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $445,500 after a median 65 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$726,352

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$726,352
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-5.4%
5-year appreciation
-2.9%
10-year appreciation
+31.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$822,740
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
$445,500
Median list price
$595,000
Median price per sqft
$513
1-year sale-price change
-20.4%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Ocean Grove Charter District, San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Schools include
Ocean Grove Charter, Boulder Creek Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant) (10.6 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
61.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
130

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
612
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,254
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,102

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (46 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Bonny Doon Village Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA, KAISER PERMANENTE PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH FACILITY-SANT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,763 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
59.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,160
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,542
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
143

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

How it compares

ZIP 95006State medianUS median
Median home value$726,352$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$445,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,160$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 95006?
$726,352.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95006?
$445,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95006?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95006?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,330/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95006?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, heatWave.
Is ZIP 95006 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95006?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95006?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95006?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95006?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95006 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95006?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95006?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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