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CA area data

La jolla, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in La jolla.

Population: 48,412 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La jolla, CA is $2.37M — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.41M after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,147/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$2.37M

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$2.37M
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+39.0%
10-year appreciation
+94.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$2.37M
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
$1.41M
Median list price
$1.28M
Median price per sqft
$788
1-year sale-price change
+13.0%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
202
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
60

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,147/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,550/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,740/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,340/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,393/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
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
San Diego Unified, Preuss School UCSD District
Schools include
Bird Rock Elementary, La Jolla Elementary, La Jolla High, Muirlands Middle, Torrey Pines Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Annual precipitation
14.1 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)
70
Days with Good air quality
52
Days with Moderate air quality
265
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
81,306
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,217

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Torrey Pines Gliderport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA, SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL, PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
140
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-9,330 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
35.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
88.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,281
Average weekly wage
$1,504
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,327

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

How it compares

La jollaState medianUS median
Median home value$2.37M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.41M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,147/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 La jolla, CA?
$2.37M.
What is the median sale price in La jolla, CA?
$1.41M.
How long do homes take to sell in La jolla, CA?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in La jolla, CA?
Typical rent: $4,147/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La jolla, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is La jolla, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in La jolla, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La jolla, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La jolla, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La jolla, CA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La jolla, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La jolla, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 70. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La jolla, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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