Modoc County, California Housing Market
In Modoc County, California, the median home value is $224,700, with a median monthly rent of $836. This places Modoc County at #1129 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #56 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: $904
- Establishments: 333
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 9
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,032 (avg $55,409)
- Outflow: 2,803 (avg $56,791)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Modoc County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96101 | 267.4 | -2.69% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Modoc County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,700 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.4% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.4 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Modoc County is 63.1% below the California state average and 1.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $836/month is 50.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Modoc County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.4%, compared to 63.4% in California and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar County | Mississippi | $224,700 | $1,126 |
| St. Clair County | Michigan | $224,600 | $1,029 |
| Hall County | Nebraska | $224,600 | $943 |
| Anderson County | Kentucky | $225,100 | $927 |
| Berrien County | Michigan | $224,300 | $942 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lassen County | $265,300 | $1,000 | 68.2% |
| 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).