Calaveras County, California Housing Market
In Calaveras County, California, the median home value is $457,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,625. This places Calaveras County at #183 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #29 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: $1,045
- Establishments: 1,364
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 72
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,879 (avg $87,196)
- Outflow: 17,678 (avg $86,172)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Calaveras County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95228 | 235.9 | +6.21% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95222 | 230.6 | -5.65% | 2025 |
| 3 | 95236 | 320.8 | +7.67% | 2025 |
| 4 | 95247 | 248.1 | -0.14% | 2025 |
| 5 | 95252 | 289.1 | +3.45% | 2025 |
| 6 | 95249 | 249.2 | +0.63% | 2025 |
| 7 | 95255 | 268.9 | — | 2024 |
| 8 | 95245 | 225.7 | — | 2024 |
| 9 | 95246 | 245.4 | +20.19% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Calaveras County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $457,200 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,625 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 84.0% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.4 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Calaveras County is 25.0% below the California state average and 100.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,625/month is 3.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Calaveras County has an owner-occupancy rate of 84.0%, compared to 63.4% in California and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leelanau County | Michigan | $458,400 | $1,228 |
| Fulton County | Georgia | $458,800 | $1,732 |
| Beaufort County | South Carolina | $455,600 | $1,653 |
| Passaic County | New Jersey | $459,500 | $1,621 |
| Orange County | North Carolina | $459,500 | $1,496 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County | $450,100 | $1,623 | 61.2% |
| Amador County | $449,800 | $1,421 | 80.4% |
| Humboldt County | $446,900 | $1,287 | 56.5% |
| Sutter County | $433,500 | $1,439 | 61.3% |
| Tuolumne County | $433,200 | $1,302 | 73.9% |
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).