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Hilmar, CA

Hilmar, CA.

Population: 7,636 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hilmar, CA is $490,438 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $542,500 after a median 60.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$490,438

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

60.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$490,438
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.5%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$495,701
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
$542,500
Median list price
$535,000
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
60.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.2%

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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Elim Elementary, Hilmar High, Colony Basic Skills Alternative High, Irwin High (Continuation), Hilmar Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Valley Wood Preserving, Inc. (6.5 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
66.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
171
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,307
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,970

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Ahlem Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,906
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
66,203
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
429

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

How it compares

HilmarState medianUS median
Median home value$490,438$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$542,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,906$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 Hilmar, CA?
$490,438.
What is the median sale price in Hilmar, CA?
$542,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hilmar, CA?
Median days on market: 60.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hilmar, 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 Hilmar, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Hilmar, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Hilmar, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hilmar, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hilmar, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hilmar, CA?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hilmar, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hilmar, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hilmar, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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