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Yuba City, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Yuba City.

Population: 81,625 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Yuba City, CA is $437,484 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $434,750 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,108/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, earthquake, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$437,484

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$437,484
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.5%
10-year appreciation
+80.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$455,837
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
$434,750
Median list price
$459,000
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
172
For-sale inventory
174
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
155
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
59

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,108/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,159/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,367/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,674/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
25
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
1
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
AeroSTEM Academy District, Yuba City Charter District, Twin Rivers Charter District
Schools include
AeroSTEM Academy, Yuba City Charter, Twin Rivers Charter, Albert Powell Continuation, April Lane Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · inland flooding: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
103
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
62.5°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
20.4 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
230
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,696
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,879
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Vanderford Ranch Company Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yuba County Airport (MYV) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
SUTTER SURGICAL HOSPITAL - NORTH VALLEY, MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, OROVILLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
-407 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
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,413
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,018
Average weekly wage
$1,046
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
360

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

How it compares

Yuba CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$437,484$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$434,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,108/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,413$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 Yuba City, CA?
$437,484.
What is the median sale price in Yuba City, CA?
$434,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Yuba City, CA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Yuba City, CA?
Typical rent: $2,108/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Yuba City, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Yuba City, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 103 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Yuba City, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Yuba City, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Yuba City, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Yuba City, CA?
25 schools (13 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Yuba City, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Yuba City, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Yuba City, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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