Plumas County, California Housing Market
In Plumas County, California, the median home value is $360,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,194. This places Plumas County at #383 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #43 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: $1,106
- Establishments: 866
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 44
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,703 (avg $80,301)
- Outflow: 7,347 (avg $79,601)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Plumas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96103 | 283.1 | +28.64% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95971 | 245.6 | +9.07% | 2025 |
| 3 | 96122 | 259.6 | +12.79% | 2025 |
| 4 | 96118 | 257.9 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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📝 Editor's Insight
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How Plumas County Compares
| Metric | Plumas County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $360,200 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,194 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.6% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.1 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Plumas County is 40.9% below the California state average and 58.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,194/month is 29.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.1, Plumas 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.
Plumas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owyhee County | Idaho | $359,800 | $821 |
| Whitman County | Washington | $359,600 | $1,049 |
| Mathews County | Virginia | $360,900 | $1,032 |
| Addison County | Vermont | $361,200 | $1,177 |
| Henrico County | Virginia | $359,200 | $1,541 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County | $366,400 | $1,317 | 65.6% |
| Glenn County | $352,400 | $1,120 | 61.2% |
| Inyo County | $348,700 | $1,189 | 66.4% |
| Del Norte County | $342,000 | $1,233 | 70.1% |
| Tehama County | $339,600 | $1,184 | 67.1% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).