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Hi Vista, CA

Hi Vista, CA.

Population: 79,409 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hi Vista, CA is $426,603 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $431,500 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,754/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,603

Typical home value

-1.5%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$426,603
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+120.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$448,501
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
$431,500
Median list price
$429,950
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
-2.5%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
158
For-sale inventory
275
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
221
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
87

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,754/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/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
25
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mission Academy District, iLEAD Lancaster Charter District, Assurance Learning Academy District
Schools include
Mission Academy, iLEAD Lancaster Charter, Assurance Learning Academy, Antelope Valley High, Desert Winds Continuation High

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, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Edwards Air Force Base (16.3 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
50.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.1 in
Annual snowfall
61.8 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)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,474
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,320

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
César E. Chávez National Monument (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Nichols Farms Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
31
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 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)
-52,940 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,191
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

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

How it compares

Hi VistaState medianUS median
Typical home value$426,603$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$431,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,754/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,191$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 Hi Vista, CA?
$426,603.
What is the median sale price in Hi Vista, CA?
$431,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hi Vista, CA?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Hi Vista, CA?
Typical rent: $2,754/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hi Vista, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is Hi Vista, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hi Vista, CA. 18 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 Hi Vista, 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 Hi Vista, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hi Vista, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hi Vista, CA?
25 schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hi Vista, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hi Vista, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hi Vista, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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