Humboldt County, California Housing Market
In Humboldt County, California, the median home value is $446,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,287. This places Humboldt County at #200 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 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: $1,050
- Establishments: 6,853
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 160
- Multi-family: 165
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 51,960 (avg $71,468)
- Outflow: 50,087 (avg $72,047)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Humboldt County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95547 | 261.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 95524 | 332.8 | +15.08% | 2025 |
| 3 | 95562 | 351.2 | -7.81% | 2025 |
| 4 | 95528 | 307.7 | — | 2025 |
| 5 | 95521 | 331.7 | -7.08% | 2025 |
| 6 | 95551 | 308.0 | — | 2024 |
| 7 | 95501 | 327.1 | -3.94% | 2025 |
| 8 | 95536 | 290.5 | — | 2024 |
| 9 | 95540 | 314.1 | -0.64% | 2025 |
| 10 | 95503 | 318.5 | +3.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Humboldt County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $446,900 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,287 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 56.5% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.9 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Humboldt County is 26.6% below the California state average and 96.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,287/month is 23.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.9, Humboldt 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.
Humboldt County has an owner-occupancy rate of 56.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | Montana | $446,900 | $925 |
| Williamson County | Texas | $447,000 | $1,796 |
| James City County | Virginia | $447,200 | $1,552 |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | $447,300 | $1,916 |
| Santa Fe County | New Mexico | $446,300 | $1,389 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador County | $449,800 | $1,421 | 80.4% |
| Stanislaus County | $450,100 | $1,623 | 61.2% |
| Calaveras County | $457,200 | $1,625 | 84.0% |
| 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).