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Hi vista, CA

Hi vista, CA.

Population: 79,409 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hi vista, CA is $429,099 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $210,000 after a median 212 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,731/month. 25 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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$429,099

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

212

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,099
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.0%
10-year appreciation
+121.7%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$450,496
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
$210,000
Median price per sqft
$208
Median days on market
212 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
263
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
75

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,731/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,650/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,920/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
25
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Mission Academy District, iLEAD Lancaster Charter District, Assurance Learning Academy District
Schools include
Mission Academy, iLEAD Lancaster Charter, Assurance Learning Academy, Antelope Valley High, Desert Winds Continuation High

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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Edwards Air Force Base (16.3 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)

Annual precipitation
6.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,474
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,320

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Nichols Farms Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 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
1,984
Housing built before 1970
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,191
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Hi vistaState medianUS median
Median home value$429,099$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$210,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market212 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,731/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,191$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 Hi vista, CA?
$429,099.
What is the median sale price in Hi vista, CA?
$210,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hi vista, CA?
Median days on market: 212 days.
What is typical rent in Hi vista, CA?
Typical rent: $2,731/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hi vista, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Hi vista, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Hi vista, 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 Hi vista, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hi vista, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hi vista, CA?
25 schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hi vista, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hi vista, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hi vista, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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