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Thermalito, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,645
Population
524/sq mi density
$53,814
Median Income
$30,480 per capita
$257,400
Home Value
$302,221 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
566
Violent Crime/100K
6,178 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,814 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$257,400 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
566 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$257,400
9% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,656
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$257,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$302,221
Median Sale Price
$239,000
Median List Price
$325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.0%
Owner-Occupied
30.0%
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:
$1,104/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
3 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $257,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,221 |
| Median Sale Price | $239,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $249 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,104 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $249 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,656 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |