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Lompoc, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lompoc.

Population: 59,297 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lompoc, CA is $593,944 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $625,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,169/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, landslide, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$593,944

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$593,944
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+87.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$593,944
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
$625,000
Median list price
$635,000
Median price per sqft
$390
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
100
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
83
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
43

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,169/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,479/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,106/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,990/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,557/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
18
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Trivium Charter School Adventure District, Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc District, Lompoc Unified
Schools include
Trivium Charter School Adventure, Olive Grove Charter - Lompoc, Buena Vista Elementary, Cabrillo High, Leonora Fillmore Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, landslide, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · landslide: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Casmalia Resources (8.8 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
59.5°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.1 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)
52
Days with Good air quality
164
Days with Moderate air quality
201
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,084
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,312

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Channel Islands National Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
3
Hospitals include
LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-2,799 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
24.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,090
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
86.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
179,411
Average weekly wage
$1,354
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,371

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

How it compares

LompocState medianUS median
Typical home value$593,944$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$625,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,169/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,090$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 Lompoc, CA?
$593,944.
What is the median sale price in Lompoc, CA?
$625,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lompoc, CA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Lompoc, CA?
Typical rent: $2,169/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lompoc, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, landslide, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire.
Is Lompoc, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lompoc, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lompoc, CA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lompoc, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lompoc, CA?
18 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lompoc, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lompoc, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lompoc, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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