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Browns valley, CA — ZIP 95918

Population: 1,566 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 95918 (Browns valley, CA) is $569,399 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $547,500 after a median 28 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$569,399

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$569,399
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
-2.0%
10-year appreciation
+47.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$638,415
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
$547,500
Median list price
$688,000
Median price per sqft
$249
1-year sale-price change
-8.3%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Browns Valley Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Oroville Plant) (16.8 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
32.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
479
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,192

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Double Tree Farm Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beale Air Force Base (BAB) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH AND RIDEOUT, SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER SURGICAL HOSPITAL - NORTH VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+363 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
5.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,106
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,585
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
692

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

How it compares

ZIP 95918State medianUS median
Median home value$569,399$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$547,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,106$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 95918?
$569,399.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 95918?
$547,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 95918?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 95918?
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 95918?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is ZIP 95918 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 95918?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 95918?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 95918?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 95918?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 95918 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 95918?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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