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Kings Beach, CA

Kings Beach, CA.

Population: 3,222 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kings Beach, CA is $795,808 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $975,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,700/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, 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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$795,808

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$795,808
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+7.3%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$861,691
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
$975,000
Median list price
$890,000
Median price per sqft
$622
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,700/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,793/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,887/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,329/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.1 : 1
Schools include
Kings Beach Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carson River Mercury Site (23.3 mi)
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
44.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
167
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
211
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,009

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
BARTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, EASTERN PLUMAS HOSPITAL - PORTOLA CAMPUS, TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 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)
+1,553 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
44.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,711
Households with broadband internet
78.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
165,925
Average weekly wage
$1,448
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,254

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

How it compares

Kings BeachState medianUS median
Typical home value$795,808$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$975,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$4,700/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,711$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 Kings Beach, CA?
$795,808.
What is the median sale price in Kings Beach, CA?
$975,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kings Beach, CA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Kings Beach, CA?
Typical rent: $4,700/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kings Beach, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Kings Beach, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kings Beach, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kings Beach, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kings Beach, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kings Beach, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kings Beach, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kings Beach, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Kings Beach

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