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Idyllwild, CA

Idyllwild, CA.

Population: 4,016 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Idyllwild, CA is $470,974 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $475,500 after a median 99 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,781/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$470,974

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$470,974
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-9.1%
5-year appreciation
+2.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$551,576
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
$475,500
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$359
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
132
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
115
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
74 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,781/mo
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Idyllwild

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AH
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
79
Days with Good air quality
62
Days with Moderate air quality
187
Days with Unhealthy air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
660

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
765
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,099

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (28 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Joshua Tree National Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Banning Municipal Airport (BNG) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HEMET GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,050 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,674
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
685,991
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,377

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

How it compares

IdyllwildState medianUS median
Median home value$470,974$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$475,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market99 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,781/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,674$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 Idyllwild, CA?
$470,974.
What is the median sale price in Idyllwild, CA?
$475,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Idyllwild, CA?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in Idyllwild, CA?
Typical rent: $1,781/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Idyllwild, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide.
Is Idyllwild, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AH.
What is the wildfire risk in Idyllwild, 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 Idyllwild, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Idyllwild, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Idyllwild, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Idyllwild, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Idyllwild, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 79. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Idyllwild, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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