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Laytonville, CA

Laytonville, CA.

Population: 1,670 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Laytonville, CA is $303,019 — down 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 108 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$303,019

Median home value

-8.4%

1-year change

108

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$303,019
1-year appreciation
-8.4%
3-year appreciation
-29.5%
5-year appreciation
-42.1%
10-year appreciation
-18.8%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$526,005
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
$305,000
Median list price
$344,500
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-7.3%
Median days on market
108 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
-8.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Laytonville Continuation High, Laytonville Elementary, Laytonville High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
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
54.8 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)
53
Days with Good air quality
144
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
503
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
312

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Clark Ranch Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
JEROLD PHELPS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH MENDOCINO COAST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,819
Households with broadband internet
41.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,370
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

LaytonvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$303,019$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$305,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,819$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 Laytonville, CA?
$303,019.
What is the median sale price in Laytonville, CA?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Laytonville, CA?
Median days on market: 108 days.
What is typical rent in Laytonville, 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 Laytonville, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Laytonville, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Laytonville, 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 Laytonville, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Laytonville, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Laytonville, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Laytonville, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Laytonville, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Laytonville, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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