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California, MD

California, MD.

Population: 14,212 (Census ACS)

The median home value in California, MD is $400,379 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $491,668 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,444/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,379

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$400,379
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+20.5%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$400,379
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$491,668
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+25.3%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,444/mo
1-year rent change
+8.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Evergreen Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (6.1 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
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,107
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,926

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
48
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (22 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
St. Mary's County Regional Airport (LTW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MEDSTAR SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL, CALVERTHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-143 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,002
Housing built before 1970
11.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,208
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
91.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,026
Average weekly wage
$1,371
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

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

How it compares

CaliforniaState medianUS median
Median home value$400,379$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$491,668$450,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,444/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,208$3,862$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 California, MD?
$400,379.
What is the median sale price in California, MD?
$491,668.
How long do homes take to sell in California, MD?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in California, MD?
Typical rent: $2,444/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in California, MD?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, strongWind.
Is California, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in California, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in California, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near California, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve California, MD?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is California, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in California, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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