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North Fork, CA

North Fork, CA.

Population: 3,041 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Fork, CA is $408,669 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,000 after a median 15 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$408,669

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$408,669
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+11.1%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$409,626
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
$485,000
Median list price
$447,000
Median price per sqft
$197
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,264/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,272/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,022/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,440/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
16.4 : 1
Schools include
North Fork Elementary, Mountain Oaks High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
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
59.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.0 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)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
178
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,608
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
841

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Devils Postpile National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Devils Postpile National Monument, Yosemite National Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Italian Bar Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
+390 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
18.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,178
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
45,303
Average weekly wage
$1,059
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,247

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

How it compares

North ForkState medianUS median
Typical home value$408,669$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$485,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,178$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 North Fork, CA?
$408,669.
What is the median sale price in North Fork, CA?
$485,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North Fork, CA?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in North Fork, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,460/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Fork, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in North Fork, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Fork, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Fork, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Fork, CA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Fork, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North Fork, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North Fork, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for North Fork

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