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Mcarthur, CA

Mcarthur, CA.

Population: 1,584 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mcarthur, CA is $302,224 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 112 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inland flooding, wildfire, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$302,224

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

112

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$302,224
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.3%
5-year appreciation
-2.8%
10-year appreciation
+50.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$338,471
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
$255,000
Median list price
$499,000
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
-8.9%
Median days on market
112 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$884/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,248/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,086/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
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Fall River Junior-Senior High, Soldier Mountain High (Continuation), Fall River Community Day

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
51.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.3 in
Annual snowfall
10.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
532
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lassen Volcanic National Park (37 mi)
National parks include
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, Tule Lake National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Fall River Mills Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BANNER LASSEN MEDICAL CENTER, MODOC MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
47.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,716
Households with broadband internet
51.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,359
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

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

How it compares

McarthurState medianUS median
Typical home value$302,224$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market112 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,716$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 Mcarthur, CA?
$302,224.
What is the median sale price in Mcarthur, CA?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mcarthur, CA?
Median days on market: 112 days.
What is typical rent in Mcarthur, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,248/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mcarthur, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, drought, earthquake, heat wave.
What is the wildfire risk in Mcarthur, 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 Mcarthur, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mcarthur, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mcarthur, CA?
3 schools (3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mcarthur, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mcarthur, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mcarthur, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Mcarthur

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