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Fortuna, CA

Fortuna, CA.

Population: 14,469 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fortuna, CA is $414,659 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $371,750 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,240/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$414,659

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$414,659
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-9.7%
5-year appreciation
-5.2%
10-year appreciation
+29.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$478,221
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
$371,750
Median list price
$459,000
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
-18.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
48
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
-4.5%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,240/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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Fortuna Elementary, Redwood Preparatory Charter District, Fortuna Union High
Schools include
Fortuna Middle, Linell K. Walker Elementary, Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary, Toddy Thomas Middle, Redwood Preparatory Charter

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.4%
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
42.0 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
32
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
299

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
291
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,254
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,479

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Redwood National and State Parks (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Rohnerville Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Murray Field (EKA) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE REDWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-346 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,028
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,011
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
126

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

How it compares

FortunaState medianUS median
Median home value$414,659$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$371,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,240/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,028$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 Fortuna, CA?
$414,659.
What is the median sale price in Fortuna, CA?
$371,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Fortuna, CA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Fortuna, CA?
Typical rent: $1,240/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fortuna, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is Fortuna, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Fortuna, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fortuna, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fortuna, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fortuna, CA?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fortuna, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fortuna, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fortuna, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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