Kings County, California Housing Market
In Kings County, California, the median home value is $324,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,331. This places Kings County at #511 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #52 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: $1,016
- Establishments: 5,159
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 389
- Multi-family: 118
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 52,041 (avg $60,805)
- Outflow: 50,357 (avg $61,373)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Kings County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93212 | 347.5 | +10.77% | 2025 |
| 2 | 93274 | 330.8 | +5.22% | 2025 |
| 3 | 93245 | 306.0 | +4.62% | 2025 |
| 4 | 93230 | 313.4 | +4.54% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kings County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,300 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,331 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 54.2% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.3 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kings County is 46.8% below the California state average and 42.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,331/month is 21.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Kings County has an owner-occupancy rate of 54.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | California | $324,300 | $1,368 |
| Cook County | Illinois | $324,500 | $1,435 |
| Fremont County | Colorado | $324,000 | $1,070 |
| Burleigh County | North Dakota | $324,000 | $998 |
| Tarrant County | Texas | $323,900 | $1,547 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | $324,300 | $1,368 | 72.2% |
| Trinity County | $325,800 | $1,073 | 71.7% |
| Tulare County | $330,100 | $1,280 | 58.5% |
| Kern County | $338,300 | $1,300 | 60.1% |
| Imperial County | $309,600 | $1,056 | 56.8% |
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).