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Morgan Hill, CA

Morgan Hill, CA.

Population: 51,943 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Morgan Hill, CA is $1.32M — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.36M after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,927/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.32M

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.32M
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.35M
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
$1.36M
Median list price
$1.38M
Median price per sqft
$634
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
133
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
98
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,927/mo
1-year rent change
+7.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,458/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,778/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,272/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,688/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
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Voices College-Bound Language Acad at Morgan Hill DIST, Charter School of Morgan Hill District, Morgan Hill Unified
Schools include
Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Morgan Hill, Charter School of Morgan Hill, Lewis H. Britton Middle, Central High (Continuation), Jackson Academy of Music and Math (JAMM)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
94
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Semiconductor Corp. (South San Jose Plant) (10.5 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
57.5°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.5°F
Annual precipitation
22.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
495
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,857
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,138

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (51 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Pinnacles National Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
San Martin Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-12,496 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
11.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Median annual property tax
$9,526
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,021,232
Average weekly wage
$4,258
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,323

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

How it compares

Morgan HillState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.32M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.36M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,927/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,526$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 Morgan Hill, CA?
$1.32M.
What is the median sale price in Morgan Hill, CA?
$1.36M.
How long do homes take to sell in Morgan Hill, CA?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Morgan Hill, CA?
Typical rent: $3,927/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Morgan Hill, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, drought, heat wave.
Is Morgan Hill, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Morgan Hill, CA. 94 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Morgan Hill, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Morgan Hill, CA?
12 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Morgan Hill, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Morgan Hill, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Morgan Hill, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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