Sierra City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Sierra County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
213
Population
99/sq mi density
$92,543
Median Income
$59,022 per capita
$380,600
Home Value
$329,077 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
1,015 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,543 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$380,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$380,600
35% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
53% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
441
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$380,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$329,077
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
100.0%
Owner-Occupied
0.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,165/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,529/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,527/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $380,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,077 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,068 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,165 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,529 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,126 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,527 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 441 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
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