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Penn Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,197
Population
565/sq mi density
$62,966
Median Income
$41,127 per capita
$530,100
Home Value
$506,170 Zillow
$1,608
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
853
Violent Crime/100K
5,291 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,966 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$530,100 home value, $1,608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
853 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$530,100
88% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,608/mo
38% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
599
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$530,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$506,170
Median Sale Price
$399,000
Median List Price
$450,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.9%
Owner-Occupied
36.1%
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:
$1,608/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
13 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $530,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $506,170 |
| Median Sale Price | $399,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,608 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $254 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 599 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |