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Simi valley, CA

Simi valley, CA.

Population: 73,534 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Simi valley, CA is $843,954 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $630,000 after a median 62 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,713/month. 29 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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$843,954

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

62

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$843,954
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+53.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$874,208
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
$630,000
Median list price
$3.00M
Median price per sqft
$642
Median days on market
62 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
205
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
78

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,713/mo
1-year rent change
-0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,460/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,770/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,320/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,230/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
29
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
13
School districts serving the area
Insight @ San Diego District, California Virtual Academy at Fresno District, California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles District
Schools include
Insight @ San Diego, California Virtual Academy at Fresno, California Virtual Academy @ Los Angeles, Insight School of California, California Virtual Academy San Mateo

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
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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 (12.4 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
12.6 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
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
385
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,063
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH SIMI VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
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
1,982
Housing built before 1970
30.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,192
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

Simi valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$843,954$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$630,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market62 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,713/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,192$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 Simi valley, CA?
$843,954.
What is the median sale price in Simi valley, CA?
$630,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Simi valley, CA?
Median days on market: 62 days.
What is typical rent in Simi valley, CA?
Typical rent: $2,713/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Simi valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, coastalFlooding.
Is Simi valley, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Simi valley, 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 Simi valley, CA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Simi valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Simi valley, CA?
29 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Simi valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Simi valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Simi valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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