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Covelo, CA

Covelo, CA.

Population: 2,347 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Covelo, CA is $248,131 — down 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $110,000 after a median 6 days on market. 4 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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$248,131

Median home value

-4.8%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,131
1-year appreciation
-4.8%
3-year appreciation
-25.4%
5-year appreciation
-38.3%
10-year appreciation
-0.7%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$408,713
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
$110,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-31.3%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
-7.0%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Eel River Charter District, Round Valley Unified
Schools include
Eel River Charter, Round Valley Elementary, Round Valley High, Round Valley Continuation

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, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
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)

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)
53
Days with Good air quality
144
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Round Valley Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
-456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
43.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,088
Households with broadband internet
26.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,370
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

CoveloState medianUS median
Median home value$248,131$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$110,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,088$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 Covelo, CA?
$248,131.
What is the median sale price in Covelo, CA?
$110,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Covelo, CA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Covelo, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Covelo, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Covelo, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Covelo, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Covelo, CA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Covelo, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Covelo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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