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Last verified: February 25, 2026
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Gualala perches on the rugged Mendocino Coast, a small unincorporated community of approximately 2,000 where the Gualala River meets the Pacific Ocean. This remote outpost 115 miles north of San Francisco offers dramatic coastal beauty, artistic community, and genuine escape from urban California at prices reflecting both desirability and isolation.
| Market Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | 625,000 |
| Population | 2,000 |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.72 |
Name derived from Pomo word 'walali' meaning 'where the waters meet.'
Developed as a lumber town in the late 1800s with mills processing redwood.
Evolved into artist colony and retirement destination as timber industry declined.
Gualala attracts artists, retirees, and urban refugees seeking remote coastal beauty. The community supports surprising cultural resources given its size, with arts programs, concerts, and gallery events. Isolation defines daily life, with limited services requiring planning and self-sufficiency.
Artists seeking inspiration and community. Retirees embracing remote living. Second-home buyers from Bay Area. Writers and creatives seeking solitude.
Median around $550,000-700,000. Wide variation by view and access. 75-100 days on market. Seasonal demand patterns.
The Gualala River estuary at low tide reveals sandbars perfect for kayak launching and seal watching away from any crowds.
Dramatic Coast: Rugged Mendocino scenery.
Arts Community: Active cultural scene for small population.
Genuine Escape: Distance from urban California.
River and Ocean: Both waterways accessible.
California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 0 serving Gualala who meet merit criteria.
| Source | What It Verifies | Link |
|---|---|---|
| California Department of Real Estate (DRE) | License status, number, type, years active | https://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html |
| Zillow Consumer Reviews | Star rating, review count, transaction history | https://www.zillow.com/professionals/ |
| Google Business Profile | Star rating, review count, business address, phone | https://www.google.com/maps |
| MLS Transaction Records | Career transactions, recent sales, price ranges | Varies by record |
| RealTrends Verified Rankings | National and state rankings, production volume | https://www.realtrends.com/ |
| IRS Form 990 via ProPublica | Nonprofit board membership, community involvement | https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/ |
| U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 | Market demographics, median income | https://data.census.gov/ |
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