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Yuba city, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Yuba city.

Population: 81,625 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Yuba city, CA is $443,762 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,500 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,133/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$443,762

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$443,762
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+82.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$462,358
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
$338,500
Median list price
$354,000
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
172
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
67

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,133/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
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
25
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
1
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
AeroSTEM Academy District, Yuba City Charter District, Twin Rivers Charter District
Schools include
AeroSTEM Academy, Yuba City Charter, Twin Rivers Charter, Albert Powell Continuation, April Lane Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.6%
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
63.5°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.1 in
Annual snowfall
3.0 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
192
Days with Moderate air quality
168
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,696
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,879
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
94
Nearest airport
Vanderford Ranch Company Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuba County Airport (MYV) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SUTTER SURGICAL HOSPITAL - NORTH VALLEY, ADVENTIST HEALTH AND RIDEOUT, ORCHARD HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
-407 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,413
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,056
Average weekly wage
$972
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
117

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

How it compares

Yuba cityState medianUS median
Median home value$443,762$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$338,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,133/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,413$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 Yuba city, CA?
$443,762.
What is the median sale price in Yuba city, CA?
$338,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Yuba city, CA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Yuba city, CA?
Typical rent: $2,133/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yuba city, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Yuba city, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Yuba city, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Yuba city, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yuba city, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Yuba city, CA?
25 schools (13 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Yuba city, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yuba city, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yuba city, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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