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Garden valley, CA

Garden valley, CA.

Population: 2,653 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garden valley, CA is $486,124 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 74 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$486,124

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$486,124
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
-3.5%
10-year appreciation
+42.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$528,846
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
$425,000
Median list price
$479,000
Median price per sqft
$280
1-year sale-price change
-12.5%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-1.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,220/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,710/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: 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
64.6%
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)

Annual precipitation
36.1 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
101
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,870
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,891

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Miller's Mother Lode Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCY HOSPITAL OF FOLSOM, SUTTER AUBURN FAITH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
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)
-455 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
16.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,361
Mean commute to work
42 min
Households with broadband internet
18.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,549
Average weekly wage
$1,188
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
429

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

How it compares

Garden valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$486,124$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$425,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,361$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 Garden valley, CA?
$486,124.
What is the median sale price in Garden valley, CA?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Garden valley, CA?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Garden valley, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,370/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garden valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather, drought, earthquake.
Is Garden valley, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Garden valley, 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 Garden valley, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garden valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garden valley, CA?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Garden valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garden valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garden valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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