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Cost of Living in Del Norte County, CA

Population 27,107 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,233
Median home value$342,000
Median household income$67,058

The median rent in Del Norte County, CA is $1,233/month, 39% lower than the California median and 13% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $342,000, 3% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $67,058 a year, 32% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $49,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,729/mo

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Del Norte County vs. California vs. U.S.

Del Norte CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,233$2,036$1,413
Median home value$342,000$734,700$332,700
Median household income$67,058$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate70.1%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.4%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate12.9%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.4%6.6%5.2%
Work from home7.4%17.2%15.1%
Median age39.937.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Del Norte County, CA?

The median gross rent in Del Norte County, CA is $1,233 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Del Norte County, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $49,320 a year in gross income.

Is Del Norte County, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 13% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in California

Los Angeles County, CARent $1,954 · Income $90,112San Diego County, CARent $2,246 · Income $106,268Orange County, CARent $2,434 · Income $116,289Riverside County, CARent $1,901 · Income $93,074San Bernardino County, CARent $1,801 · Income $85,478Santa Clara County, CARent $2,857 · Income $164,281

Counties with a similar cost of living

Horry County, SCRent $1,255 · Income $66,880Jefferson County, NYRent $1,213 · Income $66,301Elmore County, IDRent $1,243 · Income $65,359Bell County, TXRent $1,224 · Income $68,865Tillamook County, ORRent $1,246 · Income $69,105Onslow County, NCRent $1,265 · Income $68,148

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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