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San Pablo, CA

San Pablo, CA.

Population: 62,546 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in San Pablo, CA is $573,800 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $612,500 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,344/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with inland flooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$573,800

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$573,800
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-7.1%
5-year appreciation
-6.7%
10-year appreciation
+48.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$676,042
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
$612,500
Median list price
$599,000
Median price per sqft
$451
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
68
For-sale inventory
85
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,344/mo
1-year rent change
-2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,088/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,805/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,592/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,250/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
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
21.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Making Waves Academy District, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy District, Summit Public School: Tamalpais District
Schools include
Making Waves Academy, Aspire Richmond Technology Academy, Summit Public School: Tamalpais, Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy, Bayview 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, drought, earthquake, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
inland flooding: Very High · drought: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
80
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (4.3 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
56.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.6 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)
51
Days with Good air quality
173
Days with Moderate air quality
190
Highest AQI recorded (year)
110

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
266
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
111,585
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,299

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, John Muir National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
San Rafael Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buchanan Field (CCR) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
62
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
420
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
-5,001 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
50.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,737
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
324,325
Average weekly wage
$1,660
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,163

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

How it compares

San PabloState medianUS median
Typical home value$573,800$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$612,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,344/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,737$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 San Pablo, CA?
$573,800.
What is the median sale price in San Pablo, CA?
$612,500.
How long do homes take to sell in San Pablo, CA?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in San Pablo, CA?
Typical rent: $2,344/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in San Pablo, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, drought, earthquake, heat wave, landslide.
Is San Pablo, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within San Pablo, CA. 80 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in San Pablo, 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 San Pablo, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near San Pablo, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: United Heckathorn Co., 4.3 mi.
How many schools serve San Pablo, CA?
15 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is San Pablo, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in San Pablo, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in San Pablo, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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