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North edwards, CA

North edwards, CA.

Population: 3,502 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North edwards, CA is $206,596 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 47 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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$206,596

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,596
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+249.4%
All-time peak (2025-09)
$209,333
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
$180,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$86
1-year sale-price change
-24.5%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.4%

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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Desert Junior-Senior High, Irving L. Branch Elementary, William A. Bailey Elementary

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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Edwards Air Force Base (3.3 mi)
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
6.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,152
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,042

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Edwards Af Aux North Base Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,310
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

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

North edwardsState medianUS median
Median home value$206,596$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,310$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 North edwards, CA?
$206,596.
What is the median sale price in North edwards, CA?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North edwards, CA?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in North edwards, 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 North edwards, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is North edwards, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in North edwards, 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 North edwards, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North edwards, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Edwards Air Force Base, 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve North edwards, CA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is North edwards, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North edwards, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 69. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North edwards, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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