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Montague, CA — ZIP 96064

Population: 4,665 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 96064 (Montague, CA) is $257,794 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $266,000 after a median 133 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, volcanic activity, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,794

Typical home value

-1.2%

1-year change

133

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,794
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
-2.1%
10-year appreciation
+67.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$282,459
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
$266,000
Median list price
$295,000
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
133 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
21
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,254/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,736/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,984/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
6
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Big Springs Union Elementary, Bogus Elementary, Delphic Elementary
Schools include
Big Springs Elementary, Bogus Elementary, Delphic Elementary, Little Shasta Elementary, Montague Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, volcanic activity, wildfire, avalanche, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · volcanic activity: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
J.H. Baxter & Co. (23.9 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
17.9 in
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
75
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lava Beds National Monument (35 mi)
National parks include
Lava Beds National Monument, Tule Lake National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Leese Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crater Lake-Klamath Regional Airport (LMT) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
FAIRCHILD MEDICAL CENTER, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER OF MT SHASTA, ASANTE ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
-55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,872
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
42.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,601
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
41

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

How it compares

ZIP 96064State medianUS median
Typical home value$257,794$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$266,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market133 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,872$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 96064?
$257,794.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96064?
$266,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96064?
Median days on market: 133 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96064?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,254/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96064?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, volcanic activity, wildfire, avalanche, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96064?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96064?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96064?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96064?
6 schools (6 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96064?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96064?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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