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French Gulch, CA
Full City Profile · California · Shasta County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
221
Population
18/sq mi density
$32,188
Median Income
$24,209 per capita
$84,100
Home Value
$279,286 Zillow
$1,350
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,292 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,188 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $1,350/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$84,100
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
16% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
123
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$84,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$279,286
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.2%
Owner-Occupied
18.8%
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:
$1,350/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $84,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,286 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,350 |
| 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
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 123 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |