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Anderson, CA

Anderson, CA.

Population: 24,768 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Anderson, CA is $340,392 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $338,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,736/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inland flooding, wildfire, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$340,392

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$340,392
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+0.2%
5-year appreciation
+5.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$355,762
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
$338,000
Median list price
$364,000
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
72
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,736/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,201/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,209/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,581/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,189/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/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
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tree of Life International Charter District, Northern Summit Academy Shasta District, Anderson Union High
Schools include
Tree of Life International Charter, Northern Summit Academy Shasta, Anderson High, North Valley High, Oakview High (Alternative)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
52
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iron Mountain Mine (19.8 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
63.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
514
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,008
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,484

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (20 mi)
National parks include
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING, PATIENTS' HOSPITAL OF REDDING
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
27.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,211
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,359
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

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

How it compares

AndersonState medianUS median
Typical home value$340,392$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$338,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,736/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,211$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 Anderson, CA?
$340,392.
What is the median sale price in Anderson, CA?
$338,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Anderson, CA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Anderson, CA?
Typical rent: $1,736/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Anderson, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Anderson, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Anderson, CA. 52 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Anderson, CA?
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 Anderson, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Anderson, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Anderson, CA?
15 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Anderson, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Anderson, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Anderson, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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