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Cost of Living in Trinity County, CA

Population 15,860 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,073
Median home value$325,800
Median household income$53,002

The median rent in Trinity County, CA is $1,073/month, 47% lower than the California median and 24% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $325,800, 2% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $53,002 a year, 47% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 24.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,647/mo

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Trinity County vs. California vs. U.S.

Trinity CountyCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$1,073$2,036$1,413
Median home value$325,800$734,700$332,700
Median household income$53,002$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate71.7%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher22.4%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate20.7%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.4%6.6%5.2%
Work from home21.3%17.2%15.1%
Median age54.937.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Trinity County, CA?

The median gross rent in Trinity County, CA is $1,073 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,920 a year in gross income.

Is Trinity County, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 24% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.1 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

Bibb County, GARent $1,066 · Income $51,234Walker County, TXRent $1,031 · Income $52,324Potter County, TXRent $1,022 · Income $53,249Hopewell city, VARent $1,106 · Income $54,729Tyler County, TXRent $1,049 · Income $55,396Whitman County, WARent $1,049 · Income $55,406

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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