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Salida, CA

Salida, CA.

Population: 13,900 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Salida, CA is $487,758 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $498,000 after a median 28 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,350/month. 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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$487,758

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$487,758
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+74.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$514,517
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
$498,000
Median list price
$494,000
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
-1.0%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,350/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,276/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,803/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,410/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,827/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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.9 : 1
Schools include
Dena Boer Elementary, Sisk Elementary, Salida Elementary, Salida Middle School - Vella Campus

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, lightning, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Modesto Ground Water Contamination (6.1 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.1 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
180
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,743
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,687

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (52 mi)
National parks include
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Mapes Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON, ST JOSEPH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
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)
-1,515 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
11.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,589
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,558
Average weekly wage
$1,217
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,205

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

How it compares

SalidaState medianUS median
Typical home value$487,758$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$498,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,350/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,589$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 Salida, CA?
$487,758.
What is the median sale price in Salida, CA?
$498,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Salida, CA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Salida, CA?
Typical rent: $2,350/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Salida, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, heat wave.
Is Salida, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Salida, CA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Salida, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Salida, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Salida, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Salida, CA?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Salida, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Salida, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Salida, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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