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Santa paula, CA

Santa paula, CA.

Population: 34,501 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa paula, CA is $718,767 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $743,245 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,450/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inlandflooding, earthquake, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$718,767

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$718,767
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+70.8%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$719,795
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
$743,245
Median list price
$764,500
Median price per sqft
$431
1-year sale-price change
+1.8%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,450/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,970/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,450/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
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Santa Paula Unified, Briggs Elementary, Mupu Elementary
Schools include
Barbara Webster Elementary, Blanchard Elementary, Glen City Elementary, Grace Thille Elementary, Isbell Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pacific Coast Pipe Lines (10.9 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
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
7.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
220
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
626
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,412

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (28 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Channel Islands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Santa Paula Airport (SZP) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Camarillo International Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENTURA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,352 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,220
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
284,393
Average weekly wage
$1,248
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
451

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

How it compares

Santa paulaState medianUS median
Median home value$718,767$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$743,245$696,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,450/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,220$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 Santa paula, CA?
$718,767.
What is the median sale price in Santa paula, CA?
$743,245.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa paula, CA?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Santa paula, CA?
Typical rent: $2,450/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa paula, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, coastalFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa paula, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa paula, CA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa paula, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa paula, CA?
13 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa paula, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa paula, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa paula, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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