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Temecula, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Temecula.

Population: 127,079 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Temecula, CA is $989,495 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.10M after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,889/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$989,495

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$989,495
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+79.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$1.02M
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
$1.10M
Median list price
$1.21M
Median price per sqft
$384
1-year sale-price change
+16.2%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
372
For-sale inventory
563
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
488
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
160

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,889/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,705/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,336/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
34
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
5
High schools
5
Charter schools
8
Avg student-teacher ratio
23.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Harbor Springs Charter District, Empire Springs Charter District, River Springs Charter District
Schools include
Harbor Springs Charter, Empire Springs Charter, River Springs Charter, Method Schools LA, Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne

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, wildfire, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
22
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (13.9 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
61.0°F
Average high
67.7°F
Average low
54.3°F
Annual precipitation
11.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
80
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
365

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)
19,430
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,919

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (24 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Cabrillo National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Billy Joe Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
29
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 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)
+3,050 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
3.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,154
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
703,703
Average weekly wage
$1,089
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9,697

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

How it compares

TemeculaState medianUS median
Typical home value$989,495$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.10M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,889/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,154$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 Temecula, CA?
$989,495.
What is the median sale price in Temecula, CA?
$1.10M.
How long do homes take to sell in Temecula, CA?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Temecula, CA?
Typical rent: $2,889/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Temecula, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire, heat wave, landslide.
Is Temecula, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 22 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 Temecula, 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 Temecula, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Temecula, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Temecula, CA?
34 schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Temecula, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Temecula, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 80. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Temecula, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Temecula

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