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Citrus Heights, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Citrus Heights.

Population: 89,370 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Citrus Heights, CA is $475,431 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $498,625 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,902/month. 13 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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$475,431

Typical home value

-0.7%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$475,431
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$506,809
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
$498,625
Median list price
$480,700
Median price per sqft
$319
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
223
For-sale inventory
232
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
163
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
89

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,902/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,793/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,887/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,329/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
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
San Juan Unified, El Dorado County Office of Education
Schools include
Kingswood K-8, Mariposa Avenue Elementary, San Juan High, Skycrest Elementary, Woodside K-8

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, heat wave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
207
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
10.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McClellan Air Force Base (Ground Water Contamination) (5.5 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
25.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
162
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
895
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
85,716
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
85,718

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Holtsmans Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
McClellan Airfield (MCC) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
28
Hospitals include
SUTTER AMADOR HOSPITAL, MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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)
-5,111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
21.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,026
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
534,092
Average weekly wage
$1,387
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,561

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

How it compares

Citrus HeightsState medianUS median
Typical home value$475,431$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$498,625$696,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,902/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,026$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 Citrus Heights, CA?
$475,431.
What is the median sale price in Citrus Heights, CA?
$498,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Citrus Heights, CA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Citrus Heights, CA?
Typical rent: $1,902/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Citrus Heights, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, lightning.
Is Citrus Heights, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 207 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 Citrus Heights, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Citrus Heights, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Citrus Heights, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Citrus Heights, CA?
13 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Citrus Heights, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Citrus Heights, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Citrus Heights, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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