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Potter valley, CA

Potter valley, CA.

Population: 1,315 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Potter valley, CA is $417,005 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $431,000 after a median 121 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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$417,005

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

121

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$417,005
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-11.1%
5-year appreciation
-26.9%
10-year appreciation
+9.2%
All-time peak (2021-09)
$577,594
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
$431,000
1-year sale-price change
-46.1%
Median days on market
121 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
1-year forecast
-6.9%
New listings (monthly)
2

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
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Potter Valley Elementary, Potter Valley High, Centerville High (Continuation), Potter Valley Junior 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, 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
A
Flood risk level
High
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
Nearest Superfund site
Coast Wood Preserving (17.8 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
60.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
689
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Gravelly Valley Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SUTTER LAKESIDE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,831
Households with broadband internet
33.8%

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

Potter valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$417,005$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$431,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market121 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,831$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 Potter valley, CA?
$417,005.
What is the median sale price in Potter valley, CA?
$431,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Potter valley, CA?
Median days on market: 121 days.
What is typical rent in Potter valley, 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 Potter valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Potter valley, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Potter valley, 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 Potter valley, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Potter valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Potter valley, CA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Potter valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Potter valley, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Potter valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Potter valley

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