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Ukiah, CA

Ukiah, CA.

Population: 33,164 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ukiah, CA is $481,080 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $538,500 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,940/month. 18 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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$481,080

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$481,080
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-13.0%
5-year appreciation
-20.0%
10-year appreciation
+14.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2022)
$614,072
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
$538,500
Median list price
$547,000
Median price per sqft
$343
1-year sale-price change
+5.7%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
106
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
94 days
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,940/mo
1-year rent change
+6.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,209/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,683/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,610/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
18
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
5
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mendocino County ROC/ROP, Redwood Collegiate Academy District, Sequoia Career Academy District
Schools include
Mendocino County ROP, Redwood Collegiate Academy, Sequoia Career Academy, Tree of Life Charter, River Oak Charter

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, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
109
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Coast Wood Preserving (3.9 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
96
Highest AQI recorded (year)
81

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
19.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
121
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,309
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,684

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH UKIAH VALLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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)
-456 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,736
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,987
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

UkiahState medianUS median
Typical home value$481,080$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$538,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,940/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,736$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 Ukiah, CA?
$481,080.
What is the median sale price in Ukiah, CA?
$538,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ukiah, CA?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Ukiah, CA?
Typical rent: $1,940/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ukiah, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Ukiah, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ukiah, CA. 109 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ukiah, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ukiah, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ukiah, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Coast Wood Preserving, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Ukiah, CA?
18 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ukiah, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 19.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ukiah, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ukiah, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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