Shasta County, California Housing Market
In Shasta County, California, the median home value is $366,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,317. This places Shasta County at #370 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #42 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: $1,111
- Establishments: 8,198
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 249
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 69,847 (avg $76,217)
- Outflow: 66,823 (avg $76,873)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Shasta County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96025 | 362.4 | +15.34% | 2025 |
| 2 | 96088 | 242.5 | -2.96% | 2025 |
| 3 | 96051 | 192.9 | — | 2025 |
| 4 | 96019 | 306.6 | +4.64% | 2025 |
| 5 | 96022 | 271.5 | -1.59% | 2025 |
| 6 | 96013 | 280.6 | +4.43% | 2025 |
| 7 | 96073 | 265.2 | +4.12% | 2025 |
| 8 | 96001 | 291.0 | -0.74% | 2025 |
| 9 | 96003 | 279.8 | -0.94% | 2025 |
| 10 | 96007 | 293.3 | +0.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Shasta County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,400 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,317 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.6% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.2 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Shasta County is 39.9% below the California state average and 60.9% 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 23.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Shasta County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County | Nevada | $366,100 | $1,326 |
| Kent County | Rhode Island | $366,100 | $1,327 |
| Chesterfield County | Virginia | $366,000 | $1,629 |
| Wasco County | Oregon | $367,400 | $1,008 |
| Merrimack County | New Hampshire | $367,600 | $1,360 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas County | $360,200 | $1,194 | 74.6% |
| Glenn County | $352,400 | $1,120 | 61.2% |
| Inyo County | $348,700 | $1,189 | 66.4% |
| Mariposa County | $387,900 | $1,305 | 74.7% |
| Fresno County | $388,800 | $1,392 | 55.5% |
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).