Yuba County, California Housing Market
In Yuba County, California, the median home value is $412,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,311. This places Yuba County at #261 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 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: $1,261
- Establishments: 1,998
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 440
- Multi-family: 21
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 30,100 (avg $60,844)
- Outflow: 27,784 (avg $60,999)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Yuba County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95961 | 408.5 | +0.67% | 2025 |
| 2 | 95918 | 281.9 | +2.69% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Yuba County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $412,300 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,311 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.5% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.2 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Yuba County is 32.3% below the California state average and 81.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,311/month is 22.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.2, Yuba 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.
Yuba County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | $412,300 | $1,765 |
| Sarasota County | Florida | $411,800 | $1,818 |
| Wayne County | Utah | $411,800 | $884 |
| Mason County | Washington | $411,800 | $1,285 |
| Kane County | Utah | $410,900 | $1,072 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | $424,700 | $1,414 | 57.3% |
| Colusa County | $393,400 | $1,157 | 62.2% |
| Madera County | $393,200 | $1,390 | 67.5% |
| Merced County | $391,800 | $1,343 | 54.0% |
| Tuolumne County | $433,200 | $1,302 | 73.9% |
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).