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Pala, CA

Pala, CA.

Population: 1,362 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pala, CA is $1.06M — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 42 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.06M

Typical home value

+5.3%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.9%
10-year appreciation
+91.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$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 sale price
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.30M
Median price per sqft
$499
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,192/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,335/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,823/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,743/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,526/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
Vivian Banks Charter

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (16.6 mi)
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
63.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
64
Days with Moderate air quality
268
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,462
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,262

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (36 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Cabrillo National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Lyall-Roberts Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
35
Hospitals include
GROSSMONT HOSPITAL, ALVARADO PARKWAY INSTITUTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTE, SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-9,330 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
7.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,783
Households with broadband internet
66.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,288,378
Average weekly wage
$1,611
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,707

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

How it compares

PalaState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.06M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.20M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,783$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 Pala, CA?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in Pala, CA?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in Pala, CA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Pala, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,823/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pala, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in Pala, 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 Pala, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pala, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pala, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pala, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pala, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pala, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Pala

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