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Bodega Bay, CA

Bodega Bay, CA.

Population: 1,483 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bodega Bay, CA is $1.42M — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.73M after a median 80 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, 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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$1.42M

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.42M
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.45M
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
$1.73M
Median list price
$1.79M
Median price per sqft
$910
1-year sale-price change
+64.5%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,819/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,903/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,295/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.0 : 1
Schools include
Bodega Bay Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
13
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
54.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
9
Days with Good air quality
365
Highest AQI recorded (year)
39

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,308
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,434

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Point Reyes National Seashore (21 mi)
National parks include
Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP, UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
-810 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
28.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$7,451
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,346
Average weekly wage
$1,378
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,690

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

How it compares

Bodega BayState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.42M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.73M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,451$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 Bodega Bay, CA?
$1.42M.
What is the median sale price in Bodega Bay, CA?
$1.73M.
How long do homes take to sell in Bodega Bay, CA?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Bodega Bay, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,819/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bodega Bay, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Bodega Bay, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bodega Bay, CA. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bodega Bay, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bodega Bay, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bodega Bay, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bodega Bay, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bodega Bay, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bodega Bay, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 9. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bodega Bay, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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