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Paicines, CA

Paicines, CA.

Population: 805 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Paicines, CA is $1.06M. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, earthquake, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.06M

Median home value (Census)

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$1.06M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$1.47M
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,279/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,296/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,004/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,160/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,555/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
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Jefferson Elementary, Panoche Elementary, Willow Grove Union Elementary
Schools include
Jefferson Elementary, Panoche Elementary, Willow Grove Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
New Idria Mercury Mine (17.2 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
60.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.8 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
334
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
319
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
246

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pinnacles National Park (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Tucker Gulch Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
NATIVIDAD MEDICAL CENTER, SALINAS VALLEY HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LOS BANOS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 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)
+200 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
37.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,300
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
43.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,918
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Paicines, CA?
$1.06M (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in Paicines, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,004/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paicines, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, landslide, wildfire.
Is Paicines, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Paicines, CA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Paicines, 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 Paicines, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paicines, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paicines, CA?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Paicines, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Paicines, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Paicines, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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