Colusa, CA

Full City Profile · California · Colusa County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
6,439 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $31,144 per capita
$357,400 Home Value $365,135 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
457 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 9.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$357,400 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$357,400
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,503
Median year built: 1973

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$357,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$365,135
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

59.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.2%
Renter-Occupied
60%
40%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$989/mo
1 Bedroom
$995/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,306/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,723/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,729/mo
Census median rent: $1,130/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
59.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$357,400
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$365,135

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,130
FMR Studio$989
FMR 1-Bedroom$995
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,306
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,723
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,729

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied59.8%
Renter-Occupied40.2%
Homeownership Rate59.8%
Total Housing Units2,503
Median Year Built1973
Rent Burden33.9%