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Rancho cordova, CA

Rancho cordova, CA.

Population: 17,768 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rancho cordova, CA is $623,008 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $592,250 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,996/month. 3 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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$623,008

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$623,008
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+3.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$712,987
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
$592,250
Median list price
$659,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
116
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
111
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
31

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,996/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,620/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,750/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,380/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,190/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Elk Grove Unified, Folsom-Cordova Unified
Schools include
Sunrise Elementary, Robert J. McGarvey Elementary, Reymouth Special Education Center

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, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Aerojet General Corp. (2.1 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)

Annual precipitation
19.4 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
180
Days with Moderate air quality
173
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
363
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
84,568
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,714

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO, SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
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)
-5,111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,009
Housing built before 1970
3.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
91.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,655
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
90.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
520,956
Average weekly wage
$1,307
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,868

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

How it compares

Rancho cordovaState medianUS median
Median home value$623,008$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$592,250$696,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,996/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,655$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 Rancho cordova, CA?
$623,008.
What is the median sale price in Rancho cordova, CA?
$592,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Rancho cordova, CA?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Rancho cordova, CA?
Typical rent: $2,996/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rancho cordova, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, lightning.
Is Rancho cordova, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rancho cordova, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rancho cordova, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rancho cordova, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Aerojet General Corp., 2.1 mi.
How many schools serve Rancho cordova, CA?
3 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rancho cordova, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rancho cordova, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rancho cordova, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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