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Gridley, CA

Gridley, CA.

Population: 11,200 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gridley, CA is $352,388 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,000 after a median 26 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 drought, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$352,388

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$352,388
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+11.4%
10-year appreciation
+85.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$355,744
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
$337,000
Median list price
$396,500
Median price per sqft
$239
1-year sale-price change
-7.7%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-2.7%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Gridley Unified, Manzanita Elementary
Schools include
McKinley Elementary, Sycamore Middle, Wilson Elementary, Esperanza High (Continuation), Gridley High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Oroville Plant) (14.3 mi)
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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.7 in
Annual snowfall
2.7 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
174
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,916
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Bowles Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuba County Airport (MYV) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ORCHARD HOSPITAL
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)
-258 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,335
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
63.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
63,089
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
403

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

How it compares

GridleyState medianUS median
Median home value$352,388$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$337,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,335$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 Gridley, CA?
$352,388.
What is the median sale price in Gridley, CA?
$337,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gridley, CA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Gridley, 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 Gridley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Gridley, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Gridley, 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 Gridley, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gridley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gridley, CA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gridley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gridley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gridley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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