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Susanville, CA
Full City Profile · California · Lassen County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,992
Population
1,893/sq mi density
$57,607
Median Income
$20,764 per capita
$234,000
Home Value
$233,286 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
1,317
Violent Crime/100K
1,391 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,607 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $905/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,317 violent crimes/100K (247% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$234,000
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$905/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,183
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$234,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$233,286
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median List Price
$198,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.8%
Owner-Occupied
44.2%
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:
$905/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
260 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
23.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
55.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $234,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,286 |
| Median Sale Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $198,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $905 |
| 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 | 260 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.3% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $178 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,183 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |