Mendocino County, California Housing Market
In Mendocino County, California, the median home value is $512,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,317. This places Mendocino County at #132 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $1,026
- Establishments: 4,312
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 34,840 (avg $72,272)
- Outflow: 33,793 (avg $71,875)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Mendocino County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95460 | 273.4 | — | 2024 |
| 2 | 95490 | 254.8 | +4.69% | 2025 |
| 3 | 95470 | 260.4 | +9.42% | 2025 |
| 4 | 95437 | 292.6 | -4.33% | 2025 |
| 5 | 95425 | 247.5 | -2.93% | 2025 |
| 6 | 95482 | 239.4 | -1.19% | 2025 |
| 7 | 95445 | 227.5 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Mendocino County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $512,200 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,317 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.7% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.4 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Mendocino County is 15.9% below the California state average and 124.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,317/month is 22.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.4, Mendocino 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.
Mendocino County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada County | Idaho | $512,300 | $1,577 |
| Kendall County | Texas | $512,700 | $1,606 |
| Benton County | Oregon | $513,000 | $1,410 |
| Washington County | Rhode Island | $510,800 | $1,327 |
| Washington County | Utah | $510,700 | $1,566 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | $505,000 | $1,801 | 62.1% |
| San Joaquin County | $530,700 | $1,734 | 62.0% |
| Sacramento County | $534,200 | $1,790 | 59.0% |
| Riverside County | $557,300 | $1,901 | 69.1% |
| Calaveras County | $457,200 | $1,625 | 84.0% |
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).