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Exeter, CA

Exeter, CA.

Population: 14,538 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Exeter, CA is $393,177 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $391,500 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,760/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$393,177

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$393,177
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$393,213
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
$391,500
Median list price
$387,500
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
-6.5%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,760/mo
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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Lincoln Elementary, Rocky Hill Elementary, Exeter Union High, Kaweah High, Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A14
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.4 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)
69
Days with Good air quality
94
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Days with Unhealthy air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,496
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (38 mi)
National parks include
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Manzanar National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Exeter Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-698 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
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,784
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
140,865
Average weekly wage
$896
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,065

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

How it compares

ExeterState medianUS median
Median home value$393,177$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$391,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,760/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,784$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 Exeter, CA?
$393,177.
What is the median sale price in Exeter, CA?
$391,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Exeter, CA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Exeter, CA?
Typical rent: $1,760/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Exeter, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Exeter, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A14.
What is the wildfire risk in Exeter, 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 Exeter, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Exeter, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Exeter, CA?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Exeter, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Exeter, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 69. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Exeter, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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