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Holtville, CA

Holtville, CA.

Population: 7,830 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Holtville, CA is $358,037 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,500 after a median 78 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, inland flooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$358,037

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$358,037
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$358,037
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
$337,500
Median list price
$349,500
Median price per sqft
$271
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$938/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,819/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,251/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
Schools include
Emmett S. Finley Elementary, Holtville High, Holtville Middle, Pine Elementary, Sam Webb Continuation

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, drought, heat wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
89.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
3.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
64
Days with Good air quality
101
Days with Moderate air quality
220
Days with Unhealthy air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
426

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,049
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,929

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Holtville Airport (Closed indefinitely) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Imperial County Airport (IPL) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-643 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
34.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,778
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
51.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,209
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
242

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

How it compares

HoltvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$358,037$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$337,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,778$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 Holtville, CA?
$358,037.
What is the median sale price in Holtville, CA?
$337,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Holtville, CA?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Holtville, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,347/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Holtville, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, drought, heat wave, strong wind.
Is Holtville, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Holtville, CA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Holtville, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Holtville, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Holtville, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Holtville, CA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Holtville, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Holtville, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Holtville, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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