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Applegate, CA

Applegate, CA.

Population: 2,589 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Applegate, CA is $554,588 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,500 after a median 75.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$554,588

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

75.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$554,588
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
-5.4%
10-year appreciation
+41.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$630,901
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
$480,500
Median list price
$749,500
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
-11.0%
Median days on market
75.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,580/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,970/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lava Cap Mine (16.7 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
42.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,603
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,360

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beale Air Force Base (BAB) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ROSEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 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)
+1,553 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
33.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,284
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,663
Average weekly wage
$1,349
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,828

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

How it compares

ApplegateState medianUS median
Median home value$554,588$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$480,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,284$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 Applegate, CA?
$554,588.
What is the median sale price in Applegate, CA?
$480,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Applegate, CA?
Median days on market: 75.5 days.
What is typical rent in Applegate, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,860/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Applegate, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is Applegate, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Applegate, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Applegate, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Applegate, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Applegate, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Applegate, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Applegate, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Applegate

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