Rail Road Flat, CA
Full City Profile · California · Amador County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
696
Population
40/sq mi density
$85,656
Median Income
$31,993 per capita
$366,900
Home Value
$301,575 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
13.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$85,656 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$366,900 home value, $743/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$366,900
30% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
193
Median year built: 1988
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$366,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$301,575
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.4%
Owner-Occupied
12.6%
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:
$743/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
57% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
87.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $366,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,575 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $743 |
| 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 | 87.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 193 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 13.2% |