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Cambria, CA

Cambria, CA.

Population: 6,399 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cambria, CA is $1.01M — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.10M after a median 35 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.01M

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.01M
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+72.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2023)
$1.02M
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
$1.10M
Median list price
$1.12M
Median price per sqft
$691
1-year sale-price change
+27.4%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,894/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,079/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,720/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,634/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
Schools include
Leffingwell High (Continuation), Coast Union High, Cambria Grammar, Santa Lucia Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Klau/Buena Vista Mine (8.6 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)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.4 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,018
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,735
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,154

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Rancho San Simeon Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Paso Robles Municipal Airport (PRB) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA, ADVENTIST HEALTH TWIN CITIES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-292 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.7%
Median annual property tax
$6,451
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
99,890
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
663

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

How it compares

CambriaState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.01M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.10M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,451$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 Cambria, CA?
$1.01M.
What is the median sale price in Cambria, CA?
$1.10M.
How long do homes take to sell in Cambria, CA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Cambria, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,720/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cambria, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, earthquake.
Is Cambria, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cambria, CA. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cambria, 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 Cambria, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cambria, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cambria, CA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cambria, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cambria, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cambria, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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