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Most Affordable — California

1 Calipatria $172,900
2 Homeland $189,600
3 Salton City $189,800
4 Potomac Park $201,200
5 East Bakersfield $202,400
6 Blythe $203,800
7 Clearlake $204,500
8 Lamont $210,700
9 Corcoran $220,500
10 Mecca $222,000
11 Barstow $222,600
12 Avenal $224,800
13 Oildale $225,000
14 East Niles $228,100
15 Benton Park $230,600
16 Orosi $231,400
17 Orange Cove $232,900
18 Susanville $234,000
19 Firebaugh $235,100
20 Ridgecrest $235,800
21 Parlier $236,100
22 Huron $236,500
23 La Cresta $236,800
24 Farmersville $237,700
25 Garnet $237,800
26 Twentynine Palms $238,400
27 California City $239,600
28 Lucerne Valley $240,000
29 Mayfair $244,200
30 Yreka $245,100
31 McFarland $245,500
32 Taft $246,400
33 Arvin $247,800
34 Hillcrest $250,300
35 Mendota $250,400
36 Wasco $251,900
37 Magalia $254,400
38 Coalinga $254,600
39 Thermalito $257,400
40 Thousand Palms $260,500
41 Woodlake $263,700
42 Dinuba $267,300
43 August $267,600
44 Lindsay $268,400
45 Holtville $268,800
46 Earlimart $269,000
47 Brawley $270,100
48 Delano $270,300
49 Red Bluff $271,100
50 Anderson $272,000
51 Shasta Lake $273,000
52 Exeter $273,500
53 Porterville $273,600
54 Corning $274,600
55 Oroville $280,600
56 Joshua Tree $280,600
57 Calexico $281,700
58 Marysville $282,700
59 Heber $284,300
60 Lake Los Angeles $284,800
61 Dos Palos $285,300
62 West Modesto $285,700
63 Franklin CDP (Merced County) $285,700
64 Willows $286,200
65 Palermo $287,000
66 Selma $288,700
67 Crescent City $290,500
68 El Centro $291,100
69 Happy Valley $293,800
70 Winton $296,800
71 Gridley $297,700
72 Tulare $301,200
73 Shafter $306,800
74 Desert Hot Springs $309,300
75 Reedley $311,700
76 Hemet $314,200
77 Valle Vista $315,400
78 Live Oak $317,900
79 Adelanto $318,300
80 Garden Acres $318,400
81 Lemoore $319,200
82 Good Hope $319,600
83 Madera Acres $319,700
84 Orland $320,700
85 Yucca Valley $321,300
86 Banning $322,900
87 Hanford $323,600
88 Lakeport $327,600
89 Lemon Hill $328,000
90 Rosamond $330,100
91 Kerman $331,500
92 Chowchilla $331,500
93 Keyes $335,500
94 Madera $335,900
95 Olivehurst $337,300
96 Linda $337,700
97 Fruitridge Pocket $338,800
98 Delhi $338,800
99 Livingston $339,800
100 Williams $339,900

The most affordable housing markets in California offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Calipatria has a median home value of just $172,900.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Calipatria, the median home costs just $172,900 — less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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