Tulelake, CA
Full City Profile · California · Modoc County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
837
Population
2,041/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$17,507 per capita
$112,200
Home Value
$160,791 Zillow
$724
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,200
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
366
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$160,791
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.6%
Owner-Occupied
34.4%
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:
$724/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,791 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $724 |
| 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 | 65.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 366 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |