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Calistoga, CA

Calistoga, CA.

Population: 6,946 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Calistoga, CA is $1.06M — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.28M after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,961/month. 3 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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$1.06M

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-7.3%
5-year appreciation
-7.4%
10-year appreciation
+29.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2022)
$1.21M
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
$1.28M
Median list price
$1.76M
Median price per sqft
$797
1-year sale-price change
-42.5%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,961/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Calistoga Elementary, Calistoga Junior/Senior High, Palisades High (Continuation)

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, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
44
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.7%
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
60.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,110
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,857

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Point Reyes National Seashore (43 mi)
National parks include
Point Reyes National Seashore, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Muir Woods National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Belcher Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA, ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
-692 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
34.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,438
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
68,695
Average weekly wage
$1,350
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
364

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

How it compares

CalistogaState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.06M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.28M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,961/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,438$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 Calistoga, CA?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in Calistoga, CA?
$1.28M.
How long do homes take to sell in Calistoga, CA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Calistoga, CA?
Typical rent: $2,961/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Calistoga, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, coastal flooding.
Is Calistoga, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Calistoga, CA. 44 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Calistoga, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Calistoga, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Calistoga, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Calistoga, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Calistoga, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Calistoga, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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