Inyo County, California Housing Market
In Inyo County, California, the median home value is $348,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,189. This places Inyo County at #422 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #45 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: $986
- Establishments: 716
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 10
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,442 (avg $78,261)
- Outflow: 7,028 (avg $79,156)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Inyo County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89061 | 311.4 | — | 2024 |
| 2 | 89060 | 275.7 | +5.76% | 2025 |
| 3 | 93514 | 318.1 | +8.15% | 2025 |
| 4 | 93513 | 299.9 | -5.80% | 2023 |
| 5 | 93545 | 242.5 | +14.56% | 2022 |
| 6 | 93527 | 260.0 | +11.67% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Inyo County →How Inyo County Compares
| Metric | Inyo County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $348,700 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,189 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.4% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.4 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Inyo County is 42.8% below the California state average and 53.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,189/month is 29.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Inyo County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie County | Wyoming | $348,700 | $1,160 |
| Saratoga County | New York | $348,600 | $1,394 |
| Ellis County | Texas | $348,600 | $1,594 |
| Pinal County | Arizona | $349,000 | $1,537 |
| Warren County | Virginia | $348,400 | $1,199 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn County | $352,400 | $1,120 | 61.2% |
| Del Norte County | $342,000 | $1,233 | 70.1% |
| Tehama County | $339,600 | $1,184 | 67.1% |
| Kern County | $338,300 | $1,300 | 60.1% |
| Plumas County | $360,200 | $1,194 | 74.6% |
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).