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Cost of Living in Tehama County, CA

Population 65,167 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,184
Median home value$339,600
Median household income$63,784

The median rent in Tehama County, CA is $1,184/month, 42% lower than the California median and 16% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $339,600, 2% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $63,784 a year, 36% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $47,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,717/mo

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Tehama County vs. California vs. U.S.

Tehama CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,184$2,036$1,413
Median home value$339,600$734,700$332,700
Median household income$63,784$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate67.1%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate15.6%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.9%6.6%5.2%
Work from home11.1%17.2%15.1%
Median age40.037.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Tehama County, CA?

The median gross rent in Tehama County, CA is $1,184 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $47,360 a year in gross income.

Is Tehama County, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 16% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.3 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

Lubbock County, TXRent $1,178 · Income $64,155Harrisonburg city, VARent $1,184 · Income $62,254Lincoln County, ORRent $1,201 · Income $63,165Jefferson Parish, LARent $1,190 · Income $65,252Richland County, SCRent $1,228 · Income $63,784Monroe County, INRent $1,193 · Income $65,868

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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