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American Canyon, CA

American Canyon, CA.

Population: 29,990 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in American Canyon, CA is $499,396 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $475,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,485/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$499,396

Typical home value

-3.2%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$499,396
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-5.3%
5-year appreciation
+0.1%
10-year appreciation
+62.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$558,856
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
$475,000
Median list price
$477,450
Median price per sqft
$380
1-year sale-price change
-8.2%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,485/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,342/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,053/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,483/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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
24.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mare Island Technology Academy District, MIT Griffin Academy Middle District, MIT Academy District
Schools include
Mare Island Technology Academy, MIT Griffin Academy Middle, MIT Academy, Elite Public, Griffin Academy High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A07
NFIP flood claims on record
49
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Concord Naval Weapons Station (15.5 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
59.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.4 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)
33
Days with Good air quality
353
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
61

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
401
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,807
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,588

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (14 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Napa County Airport (APC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTER, SUTTER SOLANO MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
630
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
-978 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
37.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,704
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
69.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
119,904
Average weekly wage
$1,370
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
881

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

How it compares

American CanyonState medianUS median
Typical home value$499,396$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$475,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,485/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,704$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 American Canyon, CA?
$499,396.
What is the median sale price in American Canyon, CA?
$475,000.
How long do homes take to sell in American Canyon, CA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in American Canyon, CA?
Typical rent: $2,485/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in American Canyon, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide.
Is American Canyon, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within American Canyon, CA. 49 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A07. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in American Canyon, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in American Canyon, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near American Canyon, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve American Canyon, CA?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is American Canyon, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in American Canyon, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in American Canyon, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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