Colusa County, California Housing Market
In Colusa County, California, the median home value is $393,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,157. This places Colusa County at #302 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #37 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: $1,171
- Establishments: 989
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,941 (avg $73,505)
- Outflow: 8,764 (avg $73,412)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Colusa County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95912 | 294.6 | +12.13% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95987 | 295.4 | +1.23% | 2025 |
| 3 | 95932 | 284.9 | -2.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Colusa County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,400 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,157 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.2% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.3 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Colusa County is 35.4% below the California state average and 72.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,157/month is 31.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.3, Colusa 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.
Colusa County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | Alaska | $393,300 | $1,505 |
| Lewis and Clark County | Montana | $393,500 | $1,102 |
| Madera County | California | $393,200 | $1,390 |
| New Kent County | Virginia | $393,600 | $1,721 |
| Oldham County | Kentucky | $393,100 | $1,219 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera County | $393,200 | $1,390 | 67.5% |
| Merced County | $391,800 | $1,343 | 54.0% |
| Fresno County | $388,800 | $1,392 | 55.5% |
| Mariposa County | $387,900 | $1,305 | 74.7% |
| Yuba County | $412,300 | $1,311 | 63.5% |
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).