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Potter Valley, CA

Potter Valley, CA.

Population: 1,315 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Potter Valley, CA is $423,136 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $680,000 after a median 140 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$423,136

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$423,136
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
-10.7%
5-year appreciation
-28.0%
10-year appreciation
+7.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2021)
$588,847
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
$680,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$326
1-year sale-price change
+22.1%
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
92.9%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,209/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,683/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,610/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Potter Valley Elementary, Potter Valley High, Centerville High (Continuation), Potter Valley Junior High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Coast Wood Preserving (17.8 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
59.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
81

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
689
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Gravelly Valley Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY, ADVENTIST HEALTH HOWARD MEMORIAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CLEARLAKE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 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)
-456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
31.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,831
Households with broadband internet
33.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,987
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

Potter ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$423,136$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$680,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,831$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 Potter Valley, CA?
$423,136.
What is the median sale price in Potter Valley, CA?
$680,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Potter Valley, CA?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in Potter Valley, CA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,683/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Potter Valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Potter Valley, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Potter Valley, CA. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Potter Valley, 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 Potter 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 Potter Valley, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Potter Valley, CA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Potter Valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Potter Valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Potter Valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Potter Valley

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