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Pauma Valley, CA

Pauma Valley, CA.

Population: 1,543 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pauma Valley, CA is $823,734 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $730,000 after a median 242 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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$823,734

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

242

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$823,734
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$823,734
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
$730,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$327
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
242 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.2 : 1
Schools include
Pauma Elementary

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
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
6
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 (24 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)

Annual precipitation
12.6 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
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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,699
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,137

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 (43 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Cabrillo National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Lyall-Roberts Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
30
Hospitals include
UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL, GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 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
1985
Housing built before 1970
15.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,102
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Pauma ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$823,734$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$730,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market242 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,102$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 Pauma Valley, CA?
$823,734.
What is the median sale price in Pauma Valley, CA?
$730,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pauma Valley, CA?
Median days on market: 242 days.
What is typical rent in Pauma Valley, 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 Pauma Valley, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, wildfire, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
Is Pauma Valley, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pauma Valley, CA. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pauma Valley, 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 Pauma Valley, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pauma Valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pauma Valley, CA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pauma Valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pauma Valley, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pauma Valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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