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Bishop, CA

Bishop, CA.

Population: 14,853 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bishop, CA is $596,385 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $735,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,095/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, heat wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$596,385

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$596,385
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.3%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$596,385
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
$735,000
Median list price
$649,900
Median price per sqft
$349
1-year sale-price change
+14.8%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
15
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,095/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,342/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,185/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
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bishop Unified, Round Valley Joint Elementary, Inyo County Office of Education
Schools include
Home Street Middle, Bishop Union High, Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall), Bishop Elementary, CDS Home Street

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, heat wave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.4%
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
63.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
5.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
136
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
411

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Manzanar National Historic Site (23 mi)
National parks include
Manzanar National Historic Site, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Devils Postpile National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Steward Lane Landout (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
-93 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
38.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,981
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,498
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

BishopState medianUS median
Typical home value$596,385$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$735,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,095/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,981$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 Bishop, CA?
$596,385.
What is the median sale price in Bishop, CA?
$735,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bishop, CA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Bishop, CA?
Typical rent: $2,095/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bishop, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, heat wave, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in Bishop, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bishop, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bishop, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bishop, CA?
10 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Bishop, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bishop, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Bishop

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