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Harbor city, CA

Harbor city, CA.

Population: 26,761 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Harbor city, CA is $840,984 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $960,000 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,460/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$840,984

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$840,984
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$881,785
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
$960,000
Median list price
$882,000
Median price per sqft
$534
1-year sale-price change
+10.3%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,460/mo
1-year rent change
-4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,690/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,990/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
0
High schools
3
Schools include
Harbor City Elementary, Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High, Normont Elementary, George S. Patton Continuation, President Avenue Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Del Amo (3.3 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
73.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
608
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
265,939
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
245,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Zamperini Field (TOA) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH BAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,050
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
35.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,856
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

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

How it compares

Harbor cityState medianUS median
Median home value$840,984$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$960,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,460/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,856$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 Harbor city, CA?
$840,984.
What is the median sale price in Harbor city, CA?
$960,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Harbor city, CA?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Harbor city, CA?
Typical rent: $2,460/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Harbor city, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Harbor city, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Harbor city, 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 Harbor city, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Harbor city, CA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Del Amo, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve Harbor city, CA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Harbor city, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Harbor city, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Harbor city, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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