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Ukiah, CA

Ukiah, CA.

Population: 33,164 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ukiah, CA is $481,859 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $484,500 after a median 59.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,979/month. 18 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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$481,859

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

59.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$481,859
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
-13.7%
5-year appreciation
-18.9%
10-year appreciation
+14.9%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$612,570
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
$484,500
Median list price
$597,000
Median price per sqft
$337
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
59.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
95
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
97
1-year forecast
-5.4%
Days to pending
94 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,979/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
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
18
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
Mendocino County ROC/ROP, Redwood Academy of Ukiah District, Accelerated Achievement Academy District
Schools include
Mendocino County ROP, Redwood Collegiate Academy, Sequoia Career Academy, Tree of Life Charter, River Oak Charter

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
A06
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Coast Wood Preserving (3.9 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
19.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
121
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,684

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,736
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

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

UkiahState medianUS median
Median home value$481,859$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$484,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,979/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,736$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 Ukiah, CA?
$481,859.
What is the median sale price in Ukiah, CA?
$484,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ukiah, CA?
Median days on market: 59.5 days.
What is typical rent in Ukiah, CA?
Typical rent: $1,979/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ukiah, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Ukiah, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Ukiah, 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 Ukiah, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ukiah, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Coast Wood Preserving, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Ukiah, CA?
18 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ukiah, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 19.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ukiah, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ukiah, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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