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Patterson, CA

Patterson, CA.

Population: 30,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Patterson, CA is $508,571 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.43M after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,559/month. 8 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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$508,571

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$508,571
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+10.2%
10-year appreciation
+79.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$535,890
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
$1.43M
Median list price
$3.05M
Median price per sqft
$475
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
92.1%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
84 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,559/mo
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
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Las Palmas Elementary, Northmead Elementary, Patterson High, Creekside Middle, Del Puerto High

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, lightning, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AH
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Modesto Ground Water Contamination (19.1 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
63.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.9 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)
54
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
176
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,948
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,456

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Westley Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
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)
-1,515 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
14.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,091
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,416
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
778

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

How it compares

PattersonState medianUS median
Median home value$508,571$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$1.43M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,559/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,091$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 Patterson, CA?
$508,571.
What is the median sale price in Patterson, CA?
$1.43M.
How long do homes take to sell in Patterson, CA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Patterson, CA?
Typical rent: $2,559/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Patterson, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, heatWave.
Is Patterson, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AH.
What is the wildfire risk in Patterson, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Patterson, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Patterson, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Patterson, CA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Patterson, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Patterson, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Patterson, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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