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Middletown, CA

Middletown, CA.

Population: 3,422 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Middletown, CA is $317,349 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,500 after a median 110 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, drought, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,349

Typical home value

-3.1%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$317,349
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-8.8%
5-year appreciation
-9.7%
10-year appreciation
+40.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$380,090
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
$273,500
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
-41.1%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,235/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,616/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,238/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,701/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
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lake County International Charter District, California Online Public Schools North Bay District, Middletown Unified
Schools include
Lake County International Charter, California Online Public Schools North Bay, Minnie Cannon Elementary, Loconoma Valley High, Middletown High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
12
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine (18.5 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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
360
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,383
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,497

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Point Reyes National Seashore (51 mi)
National parks include
Point Reyes National Seashore, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Belcher Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE QUEEN OF THE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - NAPA, ADVENTIST HEALTH ST HELENA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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)
-14 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,311
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
57.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,273
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
85

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

How it compares

MiddletownState medianUS median
Typical home value$317,349$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$273,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market110 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,311$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 Middletown, CA?
$317,349.
What is the median sale price in Middletown, CA?
$273,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Middletown, CA?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in Middletown, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,616/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Middletown, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, drought, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Middletown, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Middletown, CA. 12 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Middletown, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Middletown, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Middletown, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Middletown, CA?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Middletown, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Middletown, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Middletown, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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