El Dorado County, California Housing Market
In El Dorado County, California, the median home value is $679,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,715. This places El Dorado County at #57 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #19 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: $1,268
- Establishments: 6,485
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 345
- Multi-family: 132
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 81,534 (avg $130,148)
- Outflow: 78,749 (avg $129,043)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in El Dorado County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96142 | 351.4 | +49.37% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95664 | 289.7 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 95614 | 253.9 | -2.21% | 2025 |
| 4 | 95709 | 247.2 | -2.41% | 2025 |
| 5 | 95619 | 272.1 | -5.87% | 2025 |
| 6 | 95633 | 232.7 | -1.29% | 2025 |
| 7 | 95684 | 249.1 | +0.14% | 2025 |
| 8 | 95623 | 239.3 | -1.69% | 2025 |
| 9 | 95634 | 215.7 | — | 2024 |
| 10 | 95603 | 272.0 | +2.24% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | El Dorado County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $679,900 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,715 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.2% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 33.0 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in El Dorado County is 11.6% above the California state average and 198.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,715/month is 1.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 33.0, El Dorado 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.
El Dorado County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk County | Massachusetts | $683,900 | $2,149 |
| Richmond County | New York | $675,500 | $1,733 |
| Nassau County | New York | $684,700 | $2,252 |
| Placer County | California | $688,100 | $2,069 |
| Teton County | Idaho | $690,500 | $1,319 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer County | $688,100 | $2,069 | 74.8% |
| Mono County | $639,400 | $1,629 | 65.4% |
| Nevada County | $621,800 | $1,677 | 75.5% |
| Yolo County | $620,700 | $1,857 | 54.3% |
| Solano County | $617,700 | $2,163 | 63.0% |
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).