Butte County, California Housing Market
In Butte County, California, the median home value is $424,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,414. This places Butte County at #244 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 within California.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,106
- Establishments: 8,516
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 662
- Multi-family: 335
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 78,020 (avg $78,709)
- Outflow: 75,537 (avg $79,172)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Butte County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95917 | 306.2 | -12.78% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95965 | 335.4 | +6.49% | 2025 |
| 3 | 95948 | 356.3 | +6.33% | 2025 |
| 4 | 95966 | 308.3 | -2.26% | 2025 |
| 5 | 95938 | 296.7 | +1.27% | 2025 |
| 6 | 95942 | 216.1 | -2.15% | 2025 |
| 7 | 95973 | 283.2 | +1.23% | 2025 |
| 8 | 95954 | 233.4 | +3.13% | 2025 |
| 9 | 95901 | 347.2 | +1.18% | 2025 |
| 10 | 95928 | 289.1 | -0.43% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Butte County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $424,700 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,414 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 57.3% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.0 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Butte County is 30.3% below the California state average and 86.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,414/month is 16.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.0, Butte County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Butte County has an owner-occupancy rate of 57.3%, compared to 63.4% in California and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | Florida | $425,100 | $1,741 |
| Yavapai County | Arizona | $425,200 | $1,351 |
| Klickitat County | Washington | $425,300 | $1,105 |
| Juab County | Utah | $425,400 | $907 |
| Worcester County | Massachusetts | $423,700 | $1,426 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuolumne County | $433,200 | $1,302 | 73.9% |
| Sutter County | $433,500 | $1,439 | 61.3% |
| Yuba County | $412,300 | $1,311 | 63.5% |
| Humboldt County | $446,900 | $1,287 | 56.5% |
| Amador County | $449,800 | $1,421 | 80.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).