Lassen County, California Housing Market
In Lassen County, California, the median home value is $265,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,000. This places Lassen County at #812 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #55 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: $999
- Establishments: 588
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 9
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,211 (avg $65,710)
- Outflow: 8,757 (avg $66,595)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Lassen County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96114 | 218.1 | +14.17% | 2025 |
| 2 | 96130 | 209.8 | +3.31% | 2025 |
| 3 | 96137 | 252.1 | -3.80% | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lassen County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $265,300 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.2% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.1 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lassen County is 56.5% below the California state average and 16.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,000/month is 40.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Lassen County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade County | Montana | $265,300 | $939 |
| Aransas County | Texas | $265,400 | $1,128 |
| Clay County | Minnesota | $265,500 | $1,019 |
| Kenosha County | Wisconsin | $265,500 | $1,219 |
| Newton County | Georgia | $265,000 | $1,439 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modoc County | $224,700 | $836 | 77.4% |
| Siskiyou County | $309,500 | $1,091 | 69.2% |
| Imperial County | $309,600 | $1,056 | 56.8% |
| Lake County | $324,300 | $1,368 | 72.2% |
| Kings County | $324,300 | $1,331 | 54.2% |
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).