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Phelan, CA

Phelan, CA.

Population: 21,580 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Phelan, CA is $471,652 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $478,375 after a median 53.5 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$471,652

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$471,652
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.7%
10-year appreciation
+103.7%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$474,487
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
$478,375
Median list price
$494,450
Median price per sqft
$244
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Mojave River Academy - Marble City District, Snowline Joint Unified
Schools include
Mojave River Academy - Marble City, Snowline Academy, Heritage, Quail Valley Middle, Phelan Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AOB
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
George Air Force Base (13.9 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
71
Days with Good air quality
50
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
214

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,056
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,891

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Oasis Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,936 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
4.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,394
Mean commute to work
44 min
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
708,641
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,574

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

How it compares

PhelanState medianUS median
Median home value$471,652$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$478,375$696,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,394$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 Phelan, CA?
$471,652.
What is the median sale price in Phelan, CA?
$478,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Phelan, CA?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in Phelan, 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 Phelan, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, heatWave.
Is Phelan, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AOB.
What is the wildfire risk in Phelan, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Phelan, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Phelan, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Phelan, CA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Phelan, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Phelan, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 71. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Phelan, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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