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Litchfield, CA

Litchfield, CA.

Population: 261 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Litchfield, CA is $301,009 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $194,900 after a median 392 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,009

Median home value

+6.1%

1-year change

392

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$301,009
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.8%
5-year appreciation
+6.5%
10-year appreciation
+66.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$303,240
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
$194,900
Median list price
$125,000
1-year sale-price change
-31.6%
Median days on market
392 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-2.6%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Shaffer Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · volcanicActivity: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.9%
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)

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
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
373
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lassen Volcanic National Park (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Belfast Airstrip (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-328 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
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,071
Households with broadband internet
44.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,697
Average weekly wage
$910
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

LitchfieldState medianUS median
Median home value$301,009$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$194,900$696,000$325,000
Median days on market392 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,071$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 Litchfield, CA?
$301,009.
What is the median sale price in Litchfield, CA?
$194,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Litchfield, CA?
Median days on market: 392 days.
What is typical rent in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Litchfield, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Litchfield, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Litchfield, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Litchfield, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Litchfield, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Litchfield, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Litchfield, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Litchfield

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