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Potter Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
611
Population
152/sq mi density
$79,844
Median Income
$41,894 per capita
$474,300
Home Value
$431,983 Zillow
$1,652
Median Rent
43.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
846
Violent Crime/100K
3,479 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,844 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$474,300 home value, $1,652/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
846 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$474,300
68% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,652/mo
42% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
233
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$474,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$431,983
Median Sale Price
$401,000
Median List Price
$350,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.1%
Owner-Occupied
39.9%
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:
$1,652/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
191 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
43.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
40% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $474,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $431,983 |
| Median Sale Price | $401,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $274 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,652 |
| 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 | 191 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $274 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 233 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 43.4% |