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Chula Vista, CA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Chula Vista.

Population: 272,585 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chula Vista, CA is $909,147 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $922,500 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,151/month. 70 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$909,147

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$909,147
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.0%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$924,021
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
$922,500
Median list price
$867,370
Median price per sqft
$475
1-year sale-price change
+3.6%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
447
For-sale inventory
410
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
305
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
151

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,151/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,192/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,335/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,823/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,743/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,526/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
70
Elementary schools
43
Middle schools
8
High schools
13
Charter schools
15
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Altus Schools South Bay District, Howard Gardner Community Charter District, Mueller Charter (Robert L.) District
Schools include
Altus Schools South Bay, Howard Gardner Community Charter, Mueller Charter (Robert L.), Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter, Feaster (Mae L.) Charter

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
25
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
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
62.8°F
Average high
71.2°F
Average low
55.2°F
Annual precipitation
10.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
268
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-59,797
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
59,323
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
74,478

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
18
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
147
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 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)
-9,330 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1992
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,692
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
84.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,378
Average weekly wage
$1,611
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,707

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

How it compares

Chula VistaState medianUS median
Typical home value$909,147$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$922,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,151/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,692$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 Chula Vista, CA?
$909,147.
What is the median sale price in Chula Vista, CA?
$922,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Chula Vista, CA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Chula Vista, CA?
Typical rent: $3,151/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chula Vista, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
Is Chula Vista, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 25 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Chula Vista, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chula Vista, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chula Vista, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chula Vista, CA?
70 schools (43 elementary, 8 middle, 13 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chula Vista, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chula Vista, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chula Vista, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Chula Vista

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