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Esparto, CA

Esparto, CA.

Population: 3,999 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Esparto, CA is $478,195 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $565,000 after a median 54 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$478,195

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$478,195
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+6.5%
10-year appreciation
+66.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$497,264
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
$565,000
Median list price
$445,000
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
+18.9%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
0.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,659/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,135/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,956/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,095/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
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.6 : 1
Schools include
Esparto Elementary, Esparto High, Esparto Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Laboratory for Energy-Related Health Research/Old Campus Landfill (USDOE) (21 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
63.0°F
Average high
76.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.2 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)
47
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
514
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,183

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (47 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Ala Doble Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA, ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-1,004 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
24.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,730
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
72,900
Average weekly wage
$1,313
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
397

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

How it compares

EspartoState medianUS median
Typical home value$478,195$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$565,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,730$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 Esparto, CA?
$478,195.
What is the median sale price in Esparto, CA?
$565,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Esparto, CA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Esparto, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,135/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Esparto, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding.
Is Esparto, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Esparto, CA. 6 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 Esparto, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Esparto, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Esparto, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Esparto, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Esparto, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Esparto, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Esparto, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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