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Red bluff, CA

Red bluff, CA.

Population: 31,554 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Red bluff, CA is $321,155 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,476/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,155

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,155
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+70.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$329,131
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
$340,000
Median list price
$344,000
Median price per sqft
$233
1-year sale-price change
+0.3%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
109
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,476/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
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
17
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Tehama County ROP, Tehama eLearning Academy District, Antelope Elementary
Schools include
Tehama County ROP, Tehama eLearning Academy, Antelope Elementary, Berrendos Middle, Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.7%
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
64.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.0 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
242
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
468
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,455

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (32 mi)
National parks include
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Seth's Freedom Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+15 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
31.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,200
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
55.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,471
Average weekly wage
$1,048
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

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

How it compares

Red bluffState medianUS median
Median home value$321,155$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,476/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,200$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 Red bluff, CA?
$321,155.
What is the median sale price in Red bluff, CA?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Red bluff, CA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Red bluff, CA?
Typical rent: $1,476/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Red bluff, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Red bluff, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Red bluff, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Red bluff, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Red bluff, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Red bluff, CA?
17 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Red bluff, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Red bluff, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Red bluff, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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