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Waterford, CA

Waterford, CA.

Population: 10,666 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waterford, CA is $432,551 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $475,000 after a median 31.5 days on market. 8 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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$432,551

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$432,551
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$433,530
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
$475,000
Median list price
$455,500
Median price per sqft
$282
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Waterford Unified, Connecting Waters Charter District, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary
Schools include
Waterford Junior, Waterford High, Sentinel High, Richard M. Moon Primary, Lucille Whitehead Intermediate

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, lightning, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant (16.2 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
17.0 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
166
Days with Moderate air quality
176
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,524
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,443

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Yosemite National Park (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Hawke Ag Aviation Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,515 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
26.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,131
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,416
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
778

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

How it compares

WaterfordState medianUS median
Median home value$432,551$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$475,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,131$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 Waterford, CA?
$432,551.
What is the median sale price in Waterford, CA?
$475,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterford, CA?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in Waterford, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,330/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waterford, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, heatWave.
Is Waterford, CA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterford, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waterford, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterford, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waterford, CA?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waterford, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waterford, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waterford, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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