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Beckwourth, CA

Beckwourth, CA.

Population: 306 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Beckwourth, CA is $366,630 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,000 after a median 79 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$366,630

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

79

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$366,630
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.1%
5-year appreciation
+5.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$371,225
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
$184,000
Median list price
$1.65M
Median price per sqft
$149
Median days on market
79 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,087/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,422/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,883/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
50.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
193
Days with Moderate air quality
162
Highest AQI recorded (year)
120

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Nervino Airport (NVN) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL - PORTOLA CAMPUS, PLUMAS DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,932
Households with broadband internet
0.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,281
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

BeckwourthState medianUS median
Typical home value$366,630$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$184,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market79 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,932$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 Beckwourth, CA?
$366,630.
What is the median sale price in Beckwourth, CA?
$184,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Beckwourth, CA?
Median days on market: 79 days.
What is typical rent in Beckwourth, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,422/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Beckwourth, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Beckwourth, 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 Beckwourth, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Beckwourth, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in Beckwourth, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Beckwourth, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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