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Burney, CA

Burney, CA.

Population: 3,779 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burney, CA is $221,624 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,000 after a median 49 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, wildfire, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,624

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,624
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.4%
10-year appreciation
+72.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$221,624
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
$229,000
Median list price
$255,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+54.2%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
-1.0%
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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Schools include
Burney Junior-Senior High, Burney Elementary, Mt. Burney Special Education Center, Mountain View High (Continuation), Burney Community Day

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
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
53.3%
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)

Annual precipitation
65.9 in
Annual snowfall
34.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Highest AQI recorded (year)
1,435

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
617
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
640

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lassen Volcanic National Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lava Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
1
Nearest airport
Fall River Mills Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (45 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,554
Households with broadband internet
52.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
55,552
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
134

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

How it compares

BurneyState medianUS median
Median home value$221,624$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$229,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,554$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 Burney, CA?
$221,624.
What is the median sale price in Burney, CA?
$229,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Burney, CA?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in Burney, CA?
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 Burney, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Burney, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Burney, CA?
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 Burney, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burney, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Burney, CA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burney, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Burney, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Burney, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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