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Rossmoor, CA

Rossmoor, CA.

Population: 23,805 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rossmoor, CA is $1.57M — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.63M after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,279/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.57M

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.57M
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+91.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.57M
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
$1.63M
Median list price
$1.63M
Median price per sqft
$740
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
33
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,279/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,580/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,153/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,964/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
25.5 : 1
Schools include
Richard Henry Lee Elementary, Oak Middle, Jack L. Weaver Elementary, Francis Hopkinson Elementary, Los Alamitos Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Orange County North Basin (8.6 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
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.0 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)
53
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
428
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,320
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,426

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (46 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
UCI HEALTH - LOS ALAMITOS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
735
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 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)
-14,994 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
Housing built before 1970
64.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$8,584
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,501,121
Average weekly wage
$1,610
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,992

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

How it compares

RossmoorState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.57M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.63M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,279/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,584$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 Rossmoor, CA?
$1.57M.
What is the median sale price in Rossmoor, CA?
$1.63M.
How long do homes take to sell in Rossmoor, CA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Rossmoor, CA?
Typical rent: $3,279/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rossmoor, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Rossmoor, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Rossmoor, CA. 11 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 Rossmoor, 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 Rossmoor, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rossmoor, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rossmoor, CA?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rossmoor, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rossmoor, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rossmoor, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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