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Blythe, CA
Full City Profile · California · La Paz County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,824
Population
673/sq mi density
$51,984
Median Income
$18,378 per capita
$203,800
Home Value
$218,476 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
463
Violent Crime/100K
3,238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,984 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
463 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$203,800
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,073
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$203,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,476
Median Sale Price
$341,500
Median List Price
$269,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.7%
Owner-Occupied
40.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$900/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
111 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
27.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$155
Active Inventory
48
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $203,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,476 |
| Median Sale Price | $341,500 |
| Median List Price | $269,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $155 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 111 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 27.1% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 48 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $155 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,073 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |