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North highlands, CA

North highlands, CA.

Population: 35,451 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North highlands, CA is $388,922 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,215/month. 12 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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$388,922

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$388,922
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+7.6%
10-year appreciation
+93.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$412,161
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
$650,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$489
1-year sale-price change
+47.7%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
21 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,215/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,780/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,210/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
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Highlands High, Warren A. Allison Elementary, Frederick Joyce Elementary, Hillsdale Elementary, Kohler 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, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
McClellan Air Force Base (Ground Water Contamination) (1.7 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)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
180
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
637
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
82,791
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,099

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
McClellan Airfield (MCC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
McClellan Airfield (MCC) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO, SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,050
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)
-5,111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
58.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,844
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
520,956
Average weekly wage
$1,307
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,868

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

How it compares

North highlandsState medianUS median
Median home value$388,922$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$650,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,215/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,844$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 highlands, CA?
$388,922.
What is the median sale price in North highlands, CA?
$650,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North highlands, CA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in North highlands, CA?
Typical rent: $2,215/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North highlands, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning.
Is North highlands, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in North highlands, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North highlands, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North highlands, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: McClellan Air Force Base (Ground Water Contamination), 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve North highlands, CA?
12 schools (8 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is North highlands, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North highlands, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North highlands, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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