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Gonzales, CA

Gonzales, CA.

Population: 8,724 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gonzales, CA is $629,234 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $662,000 after a median 6 days on market. 3 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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$629,234

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$629,234
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$629,234
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
$662,000
Median list price
$692,500
Median price per sqft
$574
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.4 : 1
Schools include
Gonzales High, Fairview Middle, La Gloria Elementary

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 A13
NFIP flood claims on record
13
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 (20.8 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
60.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.8 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)
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
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
681
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,715
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,553

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Clark Ranch Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA, WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DOMINICAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 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
1980
Housing built before 1970
29.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,884
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
70.2%

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

GonzalesState medianUS median
Typical home value$629,234$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$662,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,884$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 Gonzales, CA?
$629,234.
What is the median sale price in Gonzales, CA?
$662,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gonzales, CA?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Gonzales, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,416/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gonzales, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Gonzales, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Gonzales, CA. 13 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A13. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Gonzales, 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 Gonzales, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gonzales, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gonzales, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gonzales, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gonzales, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gonzales, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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