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Pinole, CA

Pinole, CA.

Population: 18,761 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pinole, CA is $723,802 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $711,000 after a median 18.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,057/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inlandflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$723,802

Median home value

-2.1%

1-year change

18.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$723,802
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-5.4%
5-year appreciation
-5.5%
10-year appreciation
+46.5%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$846,984
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
$711,000
Median list price
$715,000
Median price per sqft
$458
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
18.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
102.7%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,057/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Collins Elementary, Ellerhorst Elementary, Pinole Middle, Pinole Valley High, Shannon Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, drought, earthquake, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (6.7 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
58.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 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
173
Days with Moderate air quality
190
Highest AQI recorded (year)
110

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
157
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,249
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
77,735

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (7 mi)
National parks include
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, John Muir National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
27
Hospitals include
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP, UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,001 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,863
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
322,307
Average weekly wage
$1,600
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,199

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

How it compares

PinoleState medianUS median
Median home value$723,802$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$711,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,057/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,863$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 Pinole, CA?
$723,802.
What is the median sale price in Pinole, CA?
$711,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pinole, CA?
Median days on market: 18.5 days.
What is typical rent in Pinole, CA?
Typical rent: $3,057/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pinole, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, drought, earthquake, heatWave, landslide.
Is Pinole, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Pinole, 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 Pinole, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pinole, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pinole, CA?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pinole, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pinole, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pinole, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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