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Point arena, CA

Point arena, CA.

Population: 2,037 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Point arena, CA is $489,900. Homes sell for a median $1.00M after a median 229 days on market. 4 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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$489,900

Median home value

229

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$489,900
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
$1.00M
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
+60.8%
Median days on market
229 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
83.4%
Active listings
1

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Pacific Community Charter District, Arena Union Elementary, Point Arena Joint Union High
Schools include
Pacific Community Charter, Arena Elementary, Point Arena High, South Coast Continuation

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, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

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
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)
53
Days with Good air quality
144
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
198
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
227

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Hay Ranch Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (26 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
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,808
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,370
Average weekly wage
$963
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

Point arenaState medianUS median
Median sale price$1.00M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market229 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,808$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 Point arena, CA?
$489,900.
What is the median sale price in Point arena, CA?
$1.00M.
How long do homes take to sell in Point arena, CA?
Median days on market: 229 days.
What is typical rent in Point arena, 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 Point arena, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Point arena, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Point arena, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Point arena, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Point arena, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Point arena, CA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Point arena, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Point arena, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Point arena, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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