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ZIP 92081

Population: 29,002 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 92081 is $916,661 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $899,500 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,735/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$916,661

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$916,661
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+83.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$928,754

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$899,500
Median list price
$899,000
Median price per sqft
$519
1-year sale-price change
-8.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,735/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,192/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,335/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,823/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,743/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,526/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)
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
San Marcos Unified, Vista Unified
Schools include
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary, Rancho Buena Vista High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
7
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base (10.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

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
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
58,473
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,269

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cabrillo National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Cabrillo National Monument, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
37
Hospitals include
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL, UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH HILLCREST - HILLCREST MED CTR, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
8.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,391
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
85.7%

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

How it compares

ZIP 92081State medianUS median
Typical home value$916,661—$288,527
Median sale price$899,500—$325,000
Median days on market27 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,735/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,391—$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 ZIP 92081?
$916,661.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92081?
$899,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92081?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92081?
Typical rent: $2,735/month.
Is ZIP 92081 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 92081. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92081?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92081?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 92081 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92081?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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