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Atwater, CA

Atwater, CA.

Population: 43,009 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Atwater, CA is $421,708 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,941/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$421,708

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$421,708
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.4%
10-year appreciation
+91.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$423,320
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
$420,000
Median list price
$424,950
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
-11.6%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,941/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,262/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,087/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,477/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
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Atwater Elementary, Merced Union High, Merced County Office of Education
Schools include
Aileen Colburn Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, Elmer Wood Elementary, Mitchell Elementary, Mitchell Intermediate

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Castle Air Force Base (6 Areas) (5.9 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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.0 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
186
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
125
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,676
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,422

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Castle Airport (MER) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Castle Airport (MER) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF MANTECA, SAN JOAQUIN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 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)
-112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
26.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,689
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
66,454
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
780

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

How it compares

AtwaterState medianUS median
Typical home value$421,708$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$420,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,941/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,689$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 Atwater, CA?
$421,708.
What is the median sale price in Atwater, CA?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Atwater, CA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Atwater, CA?
Typical rent: $1,941/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Atwater, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Atwater, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Atwater, CA. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Atwater, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Atwater, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Atwater, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Atwater, CA?
14 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Atwater, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Atwater, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Atwater, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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