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Los Molinos, CA — ZIP 96055

Population: 3,473 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 96055 (Los Molinos, CA) is $322,224 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 44 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,224

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$322,224
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.6%
5-year appreciation
+5.6%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$337,347
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$290,000
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-19.1%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,361/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,885/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,275/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lassen View Union Elementary, Los Molinos Unified
Schools include
Lassen View Elementary, Los Molinos Elementary, Los Molinos High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
69
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.1 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,403
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,689

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lassen Volcanic National Park (44 mi)
National parks include
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
ENLOE HEALTH, ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+15 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
35.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,282
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
29.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,058
Average weekly wage
$1,142
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

ZIP 96055State medianUS median
Typical home value$322,224$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$315,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,282$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 typical home value in ZIP 96055?
$322,224.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96055?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96055?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96055?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,361/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96055?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 96055 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 96055. 69 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96055?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96055?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96055?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96055?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 96055 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96055?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96055?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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