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Lakeport, CA — ZIP 95453

Population: 11,741 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95453 (Lakeport, CA) is $363,278 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,838/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, drought, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$363,278

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$363,278
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
-6.4%
10-year appreciation
+41.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$423,082
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
$395,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
-3.5%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,838/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
8
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Lakeport Unified, Lake County Office of Education
Schools include
Clear Lake High, Lakeport Elementary, Natural High (Continuation), Terrace Middle, Lakeport Alternative (Home School)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Coast Wood Preserving (14.3 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)

Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
357
Days with Moderate air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
67

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
562
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,858
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,519

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Lampson Field (CKE) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SUTTER LAKESIDE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
24.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,400
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
62.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,359
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

ZIP 95453State medianUS median
Median home value$363,278$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,838/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,400$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 95453?
$363,278.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95453?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95453?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95453?
Typical rent: $1,838/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95453?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 95453 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95453?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95453?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95453?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95453?
8 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95453 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95453?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95453?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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