Morgan Hill, CA
Homes in 95037: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 17,571 homes in ZIP 95037, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1989
Typical home built
36%
Built before 1980
59%
Heat with gas
71%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 95037 usually need
Gas furnace to heat pump
59% of homes in 95037 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
Earthquake bolting and bracing
Houses built before 1980 on raised foundations are the ones California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program offers grants for. Check whether your home qualifies.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 31% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1990. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.
Water heater check
Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Rust at the base, rumbling or lukewarm water are the usual signs it's near the end.
When homes in 95037 were built
62% are detached houses. 31% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,243,900.
Rebates for 95037 homes
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy Home Rebates (Silicon Valley Clean Energy (your electricity provider))
- Valley Water Landscape Rebate Program (Valley Water (Santa Clara County water district))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
Permits in Morgan Hill
Which projects need a permit, how long it takes and where to apply.
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 95037
- How old are the homes in 95037?
- Half of the 17,571 homes in 95037 (Morgan Hill) were built before 1989, so the typical home is about 37 years old. 36% were built before 1980 and 31% since 2000.
- How do homes in 95037 heat?
- 59% heat with gas and 31% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 95037 owned or rented?
- 71% are lived in by their owners and 29% are rented. 62% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 95037?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 95037 is $1,243,900 (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 95037
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
- Locksmith #15
- Fences, Patios & Concrete #18
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 95037 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.