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Del Rey Oaks, CA

Del Rey Oaks, CA.

Population: 30,605 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Del Rey Oaks, CA is $1.13M — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.15M after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,696/month. 5 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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$1.13M

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.13M
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+62.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2024)
$1.16M
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
$1.15M
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$725
1-year sale-price change
-5.1%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
89
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,696/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,956/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,009/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,261/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,551/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
23.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bay View Academy District, Big Sur Charter District, Monterey Peninsula Unified
Schools include
Bay View Academy, Big Sur Charter, La Mesa, Monterey High, Monte Vista

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: Very 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
43
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Ord (6.1 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
57.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.2 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
62

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
308
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,141
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,597

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
-2,526 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,773
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
162,967
Average weekly wage
$1,123
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
775

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

How it compares

Del Rey OaksState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.13M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.15M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,696/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,773$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 Del Rey Oaks, CA?
$1.13M.
What is the median sale price in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
$1.15M.
How long do homes take to sell in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Typical rent: $2,696/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Del Rey Oaks, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Del Rey Oaks, CA. 43 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 Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Del Rey Oaks, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Del Rey Oaks, CA?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Del Rey Oaks, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Del Rey Oaks, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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