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Forest Falls, CA

Forest Falls, CA.

Population: 1,302 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Forest Falls, CA is $347,754 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $425,000 after a median 123 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, 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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$347,754

Typical home value

-3.9%

1-year change

123

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$347,754
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.7%
10-year appreciation
+82.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$369,306
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
$425,000
Median list price
$349,999
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
+11.8%
Median days on market
123 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,705/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,336/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bear Valley Unified, Death Valley Unified
Schools include
Fallsvale, Tecopa-Francis Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · landslide: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Norton Air Force Base (17.2 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
65.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
77
Days with Good air quality
46
Days with Moderate air quality
209
Days with Unhealthy air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
397
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,388

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Redlands Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 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)
-2,936 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
61.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,781
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
710,949
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,240

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

How it compares

Forest FallsState medianUS median
Typical home value$347,754$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$425,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market123 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,781$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 Forest Falls, CA?
$347,754.
What is the median sale price in Forest Falls, CA?
$425,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest Falls, CA?
Median days on market: 123 days.
What is typical rent in Forest Falls, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,103/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forest Falls, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, heat wave.
Is Forest Falls, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Forest Falls, 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 Forest Falls, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forest Falls, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forest Falls, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Forest Falls, CA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Forest Falls, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Forest Falls, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 77. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forest Falls, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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