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Palermo, CA

Palermo, CA.

Population: 1,364 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Palermo, CA is $250,631 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,000 after a median 8 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$250,631

Typical home value

-2.1%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$250,631
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
-7.7%
5-year appreciation
-11.4%
10-year appreciation
+48.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$309,611
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
$175,000
Median list price
$257,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-53.0%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
104.8%
1-year forecast
-2.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,190/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,509/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,522/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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
Schools include
Palermo Middle, Palermo Community Day, Palermo Special Education Preschool

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Koppers Co., Inc. (Oroville Plant) (2.5 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
63.0°F
Average high
76.5°F
Average low
50.5°F
Annual precipitation
20.1 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Highest AQI recorded (year)
96

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,388
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,294

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Siller Bros Inc Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beale Air Force Base (BAB) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
OROVILLE HOSPITAL, ENLOE HEALTH, ADVENTIST HEALTH AND RIDEOUT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-258 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
33.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$750
Households with broadband internet
49.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
62,412
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
997

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

How it compares

PalermoState medianUS median
Typical home value$250,631$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$175,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market8 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$750$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 Palermo, CA?
$250,631.
What is the median sale price in Palermo, CA?
$175,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Palermo, CA?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in Palermo, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,509/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palermo, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Palermo, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Palermo, CA. 16 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 Palermo, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palermo, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palermo, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Koppers Co., Inc. (Oroville Plant), 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve Palermo, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Palermo, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Palermo, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Palermo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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