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Turlock, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Turlock.

Population: 83,043 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Turlock, CA is $479,047 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $501,750 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,106/month. 17 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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$479,047

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$479,047
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.1%
10-year appreciation
+71.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$482,914
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
$501,750
Median list price
$529,950
Median price per sqft
$314
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
144
For-sale inventory
138
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
106
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,106/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
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
17
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Turlock Unified, eCademy Charter at Crane District, Fusion Charter District
Schools include
Roselawn High, Turlock High, Cunningham Elementary, Julien Elementary, Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy

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 (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
15
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Valley Wood Preserving, Inc. (2.9 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
60.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
10.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 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
14.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
241
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,576
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,054

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Turlock Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
OAK VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, ST JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER OF STOCKTON, ST JOSEPH'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-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
1983
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,465
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

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

TurlockState medianUS median
Typical home value$479,047$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$501,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,106/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,465$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 Turlock, CA?
$479,047.
What is the median sale price in Turlock, CA?
$501,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Turlock, CA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Turlock, CA?
Typical rent: $2,106/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Turlock, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, heat wave.
Is Turlock, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Turlock, 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 Turlock, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Turlock, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Valley Wood Preserving, Inc., 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Turlock, CA?
17 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Turlock, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Turlock, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Turlock, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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