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Mountain mesa, CA

Mountain mesa, CA.

Population: 5,981 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mountain mesa, CA is $217,812 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,500 after a median 74.5 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, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,812

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

74.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,812
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$223,856
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
$232,500
Median list price
$259,500
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
-12.3%
Median days on market
74.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

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
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Kern High, Kernville Union Elementary
Schools include
Kern Valley High, Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary, Woodrow Wallace Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
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)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
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)
69
Days with Good air quality
85
Days with Moderate air quality
210
Days with Unhealthy air quality
12
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
233
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
519

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Silicz Boyz / Wagy Flat Landing Strip (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Meadows Field (BFL) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KERN VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,496 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,910
Households with broadband internet
56.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
274,649
Average weekly wage
$1,029
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,021

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

How it compares

Mountain mesaState medianUS median
Median home value$217,812$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$232,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market75 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,910$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 Mountain mesa, CA?
$217,812.
What is the median sale price in Mountain mesa, CA?
$232,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mountain mesa, CA?
Median days on market: 74.5 days.
What is typical rent in Mountain mesa, 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 Mountain mesa, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Mountain mesa, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Mountain mesa, 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 Mountain mesa, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mountain mesa, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mountain mesa, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mountain mesa, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mountain mesa, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 69. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mountain mesa, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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