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Gorman, CA

Gorman, CA.

Population: 834 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gorman, CA is $375,810 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,000 after a median 71 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$375,810

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$375,810
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.4%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$390,881
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
$245,000
Median list price
$499,500
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-17.2%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,265/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,273/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,293/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,768/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
El Tejon Unified, Gorman Joint
Schools include
Frazier Mountain High, El Tejon Elementary, Frazier Park Elementary, Gorman 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, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
17.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
70
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
236
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,622
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
461

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
César E. Chávez National Monument, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Quail Lake Sky Park Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL, ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 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)
-1,496 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
18.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
273,487
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,159

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

How it compares

GormanState medianUS median
Typical home value$375,810$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$245,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days39 days51 days

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 Gorman, CA?
$375,810.
What is the median sale price in Gorman, CA?
$245,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Gorman, CA?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Gorman, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,656/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gorman, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Gorman, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Gorman, CA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Gorman, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gorman, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gorman, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gorman, CA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gorman, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gorman, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 70. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gorman, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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