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Blue Lake, CA

Blue Lake, CA.

Population: 1,441 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Blue Lake, CA is $441,870 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 9 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, 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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$441,870

Typical home value

-3.9%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$441,870
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-17.4%
5-year appreciation
-18.5%
10-year appreciation
+19.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$585,152
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
$395,000
Median list price
$452,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
-42.9%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-2.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,122/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,188/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,152/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,597/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Blue Lake Union Elementary, Green Point Elementary
Schools include
Blue Lake Union Elementary, Green Point Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tsunami: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copper Bluff Mine (14.7 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)

Annual precipitation
43.3 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
357
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,859
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,931

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Redwood National and State Parks (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Hoopa Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL, SEMPERVIRENS, MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-346 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,154
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,775
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
325

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

How it compares

Blue LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$441,870$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$395,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,154$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 Blue Lake, CA?
$441,870.
What is the median sale price in Blue Lake, CA?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Blue Lake, CA?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Blue Lake, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,554/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blue Lake, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is Blue Lake, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Blue Lake, CA. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Blue Lake, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blue Lake, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blue Lake, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blue Lake, CA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Blue Lake, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Blue Lake, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Blue Lake, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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