The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92518 sells for about $450,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,678 a month.
ZIP 92518 — March Air Reserve Base
The 92518 housing market remains stable, driven by its unique position as a residential enclave for the March Air Reserve Base. Inventory levels are low, keeping price growth modest despite broader regional economic pressures. The market is characterized by a high renter share and steady demand from military-affiliated households.
This ZIP is primarily suited for military personnel, base employees, and families seeking proximity to the March Air Reserve Base in a quiet, residential setting.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.3% · poverty 29.6% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92518, Riverside County CA
The area is located in the Inland Empire, which faces elevated risks for wildfire and extreme heat events common to the region.
The area is anchored by the March Air Reserve Base, which serves as a primary economic driver and employment hub for the immediate vicinity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting via I-215, which provides access to the broader Inland Empire employment centers.
The area offers limited immediate amenities, with access to regional parks and shopping centers located in the neighboring cities of Moreno Valley and Riverside.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and larger apartment complexes, with demand influenced by the transient nature of military personnel at the base.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the presence of March Air Reserve Base and the logistics and warehousing sector prevalent in the Inland Empire.
The area is served by the I-215 corridor, facilitating regional transit between Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Perris.
Development is largely constrained by the operational requirements of the March Air Reserve Base.
The Riverside County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard Riverside County property tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums in this region are subject to upward pressure due to regional wildfire risk assessments.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Castle Park Riverside4.211.1 mi
- Tom's Farms4.514.6 mi
- John's Incredible Pizza - Riverside3.83.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Moreno Valley4.13.5 mi
- GLO Mini Golf |Arcade | Virtual Reality | Ice Cream Bar4.310.6 mi
- Yaamava' Resort & Casino4.218.3 mi
- National Orange Show Event Center4.413.9 mi
- Live Oak Canyon Farm3.713.3 mi
- K1 Circuit - Outdoor Go Kart Track and Event Venue4.415.6 mi
- Eagle Glen Golf Club4.316.1 mi
- Riverside National Cemetery4.80.4 mi
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area4.65.7 mi
- Van Buren Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet4.49.5 mi
- Fairmount Park4.59.6 mi
- Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre4.311.9 mi
- Historic Original McDonald's Museum4.516.5 mi
- Southern California Railway Museum4.69 mi
- Tom's Farms4.514.6 mi
- March Field Air Museum4.80.4 mi
- The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum4.88.6 mi
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area4.65.7 mi
- Fairmount Park4.59.6 mi
- Ryan Bonaminio Park4.69.2 mi
- Rancho Jurupa Park4.510.2 mi
- Mount Rubidoux Park4.89.5 mi
- Indian Hills Golf Club / Weddings and Events4.312.6 mi
- Jurupa Hills Country Club4.211.4 mi
- Rancho del Sol Golf Club4.15.9 mi
- Van Buren Golf Center411.4 mi
- General Old Golf Course3.90.8 mi
- Galleria at Tyler4.410.6 mi
- Moreno Valley Mall4.13.5 mi
- Van Buren Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet4.49.5 mi
- Riverside Plaza4.58.3 mi
- Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre4.311.9 mi
- Ontario International Airport4.521.9 mi
- SBD International Airport4.614.8 mi
- Chino Airport4.721.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary anchor and historical landmark for the ZIP code.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.