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Lee Vining, CA

Lee Vining, CA.

Population: 970 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lee Vining, CA is $508,803 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $832,500 after a median 89 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, drought, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$508,803

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$508,803
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+94.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$512,249
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
$832,500
Median price per sqft
$309
1-year sale-price change
+66.5%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,342/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,374/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,185/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.9 : 1
Schools include
Lee Vining Elementary, Lee Vining High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, drought, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.1 in
Annual snowfall
69.5 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
329
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
704

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Yosemite National Park (25 mi)
National parks include
Yosemite National Park, Devils Postpile National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Lee Vining Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
MAMMOTH HOSPITAL, MOUNT GRANT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
-138 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
45.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,262
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,330
Average weekly wage
$883
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

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

How it compares

Lee ViningState medianUS median
Typical home value$508,803$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$832,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,262$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 Lee Vining, CA?
$508,803.
What is the median sale price in Lee Vining, CA?
$832,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lee Vining, CA?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Lee Vining, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lee Vining, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, drought, wildfire, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Lee Vining, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lee Vining, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lee Vining, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lee Vining, CA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Lee Vining, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lee Vining, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Lee Vining

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