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Placerville, CA

Placerville, CA.

Population: 36,830 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Placerville, CA is $527,721 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $552,000 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,084/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, wildfire, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$527,721

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$527,721
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+2.8%
10-year appreciation
+44.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$550,241
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
$552,000
Median list price
$525,185
Median price per sqft
$316
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
104
For-sale inventory
188
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
142
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,084/mo
1-year rent change
-1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,793/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,201/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,887/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,329/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
15
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Central Sierra ROP, Sky Mountain Charter District, El Dorado Union High
Schools include
Central Sierra ROP, Sky Mountain Charter, El Dorado High, Gold Oak Elementary, Pleasant Valley Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, winter weather, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Aerojet General Corp. (23.8 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
73.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.5 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
320
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
170
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,817
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,769

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Placerville Airport (PVF) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
210
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 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)
-455 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
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,937
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
55.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
48,073
Average weekly wage
$1,268
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
477

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

How it compares

PlacervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$527,721$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$552,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,084/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,937$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 Placerville, CA?
$527,721.
What is the median sale price in Placerville, CA?
$552,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Placerville, CA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Placerville, CA?
Typical rent: $2,084/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Placerville, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, winter weather, drought, earthquake.
Is Placerville, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Placerville, CA. 21 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 Placerville, 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 Placerville, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Placerville, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Placerville, CA?
15 schools (5 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Placerville, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Placerville, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Placerville, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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