Del Norte County, California Housing Market
In Del Norte County, California, the median home value is $342,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,233. This places Del Norte County at #455 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #46 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: $1,021
- Establishments: 750
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 17
- Multi-family: 96
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,188 (avg $60,798)
- Outflow: 8,661 (avg $60,924)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Del Norte County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95531 | 350.5 | +1.88% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Del Norte County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $342,000 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,233 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.1% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.1 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Del Norte County is 43.9% below the California state average and 50.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,233/month is 27.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Del Norte County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payette County | Idaho | $341,800 | $860 |
| Morgan County | Georgia | $342,300 | $1,108 |
| Door County | Wisconsin | $342,600 | $1,086 |
| Winchester city | Virginia | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Delta County | Colorado | $343,200 | $1,121 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama County | $339,600 | $1,184 | 67.1% |
| Kern County | $338,300 | $1,300 | 60.1% |
| Inyo County | $348,700 | $1,189 | 66.4% |
| Glenn County | $352,400 | $1,120 | 61.2% |
| Tulare County | $330,100 | $1,280 | 58.5% |
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).