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Mariposa, CA

Mariposa, CA.

Population: 10,006 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mariposa, CA is $401,604 — down 1.0% over the past year. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with heatwave, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,604

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$401,604
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
-1.6%
10-year appreciation
+43.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$441,936
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
82
New listings (monthly)
15

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

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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Mariposa County Unified, Mariposa County Office of Education
Schools include
Mariposa County High, Mariposa Elementary, Woodland Elementary, Sierra Home, Spring Hill High (Continuation)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, landslide, wildfire, drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.8%
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)

Annual precipitation
20.6 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
264

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Yosemite National Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Yosemite National Park, Devils Postpile National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Castle Airport (MER) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JOHN C FREMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,458
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,533
Average weekly wage
$791
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
83

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

How it compares

MariposaState medianUS median
Median home value$401,604$702,573$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,458$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 Mariposa, CA?
$401,604.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mariposa, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, landslide, wildfire, drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Mariposa, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mariposa, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mariposa, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mariposa, CA?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Mariposa, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mariposa, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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