Trinity County, California Housing Market
In Trinity County, California, the median home value is $325,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,073. This places Trinity County at #505 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #50 within California.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2024
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $991
- Establishments: 388
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 33
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,947 (avg $69,770)
- Outflow: 3,723 (avg $70,843)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Trinity County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96093 | 206.7 | -1.39% | 2023 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Trinity County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $325,800 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,073 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.7% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.3 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Trinity County is 46.5% below the California state average and 43.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,073/month is 36.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.3, Trinity 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.
Trinity County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asotin County | Washington | $325,600 | $1,043 |
| Shelby County | Alabama | $326,100 | $1,401 |
| Lemhi County | Idaho | $326,100 | $754 |
| Jasper County | South Carolina | $325,500 | $1,328 |
| Paulding County | Georgia | $326,300 | $1,772 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | $324,300 | $1,368 | 72.2% |
| Kings County | $324,300 | $1,331 | 54.2% |
| Tulare County | $330,100 | $1,280 | 58.5% |
| Kern County | $338,300 | $1,300 | 60.1% |
| 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 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).