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Guerneville, CA — ZIP 95446

Population: 4,607 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95446 (Guerneville, CA) is $525,299 — down 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $580,000 after a median 27.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,995/month. 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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$525,299

Median home value

-3.8%

1-year change

27.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$525,299
1-year appreciation
-3.8%
3-year appreciation
-10.9%
5-year appreciation
-8.6%
10-year appreciation
+25.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$640,638
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
$580,000
Median list price
$592,500
Median price per sqft
$554
1-year sale-price change
+10.5%
Median days on market
27.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
61
1-year forecast
-1.8%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,995/mo
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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Guerneville Elementary (Charter), Guerneville Primary

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, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 in
Annual snowfall
5.0 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
410
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,771
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,467

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Point Reyes National Seashore (33 mi)
National parks include
Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Healdsburg Municipal Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER SANTA ROSA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-810 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
70.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,213
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
180,721
Average weekly wage
$1,327
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
647

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

How it compares

ZIP 95446State medianUS median
Median home value$525,299$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$580,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,995/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,213$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 95446?
$525,299.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95446?
$580,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95446?
Median days on market: 27.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95446?
Typical rent: $1,995/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95446?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 95446 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95446?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95446?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95446?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95446?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95446 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95446?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95446?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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