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Olympic valley, CA

Olympic valley, CA.

Population: 1,154 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Olympic valley, CA is $1.04M — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $920,000 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,983/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.04M

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.04M
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+69.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.05M
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
$920,000
Median list price
$725,000
Median price per sqft
$827
1-year sale-price change
+25.6%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,983/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,280/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,940/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,510/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
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Creekside Charter

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
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)

Annual precipitation
66.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
193
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,906
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
308

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
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)
+1,553 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,688
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
163,663
Average weekly wage
$1,349
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,828

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

How it compares

Olympic valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$1.04M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$920,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,983/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,688$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 Olympic valley, CA?
$1.04M.
What is the median sale price in Olympic valley, CA?
$920,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Olympic valley, CA?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Olympic valley, CA?
Typical rent: $3,983/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Olympic valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
Is Olympic valley, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Olympic valley, 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 Olympic valley, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Olympic valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Olympic valley, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Olympic valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Olympic valley, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Olympic valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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