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Searles Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Inyo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,698
Population
162/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$28,057 per capita
$68,500
Home Value
$265,453 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
409
Violent Crime/100K
1,630 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,500 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$68,500
76% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
878
Median year built: 1959
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$68,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$265,453
Median Sale Price
$71,250
Median List Price
$75,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.8%
Owner-Occupied
39.2%
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:
$809/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
94 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
46.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$54
Active Inventory
28
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
54% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1959
Average age of housing stock: 67 years
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $68,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,453 |
| Median Sale Price | $71,250 |
| Median List Price | $75,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $54 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $809 |
| 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 | 94 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 46.4% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 28 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $54 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 878 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |