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Colfax, CA
Full City Profile · California · Placer County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,095
Population
1,486/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$38,853 per capita
$397,100
Home Value
$490,306 Zillow
$1,633
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
853
Violent Crime/100K
5,291 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$397,100 home value, $1,633/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$397,100
41% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,633/mo
40% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.4%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
946
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$397,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$490,306
Median Sale Price
$379,500
Median List Price
$310,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.4%
Owner-Occupied
55.6%
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:
$1,633/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
113 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
28.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
44.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $397,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $490,306 |
| Median Sale Price | $379,500 |
| Median List Price | $310,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $218 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,633 |
| 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 | 113 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $218 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 946 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |