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Adelaide, CA

Adelaide, CA.

Population: 45,554 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Adelaide, CA is $764,641 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $807,500 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,803/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$764,641

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$764,641
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
10-year appreciation
+74.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$764,641
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
$807,500
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$432
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
137
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
188
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
56

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,803/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,079/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,634/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/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
14
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
23.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Paso Robles Joint Unified, Almond Acres Charter Academy District, San Miguel Joint Union
Schools include
Paso Robles High, Liberty High (Continuation), Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary, Glen Speck Elementary, Winifred Pifer Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Klau/Buena Vista Mine (8.6 mi)
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
60.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
801
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,568
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,300

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
McMillan Assault Strip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA, ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 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)
-292 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
15.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,709
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,890
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
663

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

How it compares

AdelaideState medianUS median
Typical home value$764,641$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$807,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,803/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,709$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 Adelaide, CA?
$764,641.
What is the median sale price in Adelaide, CA?
$807,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Adelaide, CA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Adelaide, CA?
Typical rent: $2,803/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Adelaide, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake.
Is Adelaide, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Adelaide, CA. 30 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 Adelaide, CA?
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 Adelaide, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Adelaide, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Adelaide, CA?
14 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Adelaide, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Adelaide, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Adelaide, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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