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Kirkwood, CA

Kirkwood, CA.

Population: 218 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kirkwood, CA is $783,300. Homes sell for a median $2.40M after a median 64 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with avalanche, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$783,300

Median home value

64

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$783,300
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
$2.40M
Median list price
$1.59M
Median price per sqft
$588
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
87.3%
Active listings
3

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
D
Flood risk level
Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Leviathan Mine (21.5 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)

Annual precipitation
44.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
613
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,080

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INCLINE VILLAGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-37 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
1.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,833
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
573
Average weekly wage
$848
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Real Estate, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

KirkwoodState medianUS median
Median sale price$2.40M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,833$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 Kirkwood, CA?
$783,300.
What is the median sale price in Kirkwood, CA?
$2.40M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kirkwood, CA?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, CA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire.
Is Kirkwood, CA in a flood zone?
Low (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone D.
What is the wildfire risk in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kirkwood, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Kirkwood, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kirkwood, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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