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Sacramento, CA — ZIP 95823

Population: 83,607 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95823 (Sacramento, CA) is $429,983 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $176,000 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,081/month. 18 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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$429,983

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,983
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$462,581
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
$176,000
Median list price
$205,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
114
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,081/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,040/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
18
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Fortune District, Elk Grove Unified, Sacramento City Unified
Schools include
Fortune, Daylor (William) High (Continuation), Herman Leimbach Elementary, Charles E. Mack Elementary, Prairie 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, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A99
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sacramento Army Depot (4.1 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
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
180
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,021
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
96,344
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
92,187

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (43 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTO, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSP SO SACRAMENTO, BHC SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
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)
-5,111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,526
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
520,956
Average weekly wage
$1,307
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,868

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

How it compares

ZIP 95823State medianUS median
Median home value$429,983$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$176,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,081/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,526$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 95823?
$429,983.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95823?
$176,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95823?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95823?
Typical rent: $2,081/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 95823?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 95823 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A99.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95823?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95823?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95823?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sacramento Army Depot, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 95823?
18 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95823 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 95823?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95823?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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