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Lassen County, CA home prices

Lassen County, CA: the typical home is worth $234,766 as of 2026-05, up +1.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $181/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Lassen County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.1%Cooling
Valuation-8%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market60 daysBalanced

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1979: $101,840 → 2026: $234,766 (2.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$234,7662026-05
1-year+1.1%
5-year+3.6%
10-year+60.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population28k2024
Median income$77,7432023 · 3.0× income
Median rent$1,050/mo2026 · 5.4% gross yield
New homes/yr62024
Price / sq ft$181listings
Days on market602026-06
Active listings1352026-06
Price cuts12%of listings

Market read

At $234,766, homes in Lassen County sit 54% below the California median ($509,844) and 0% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #57 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 60 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.0× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,159/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,050/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Washoe County, NV ($571,530) · Plumas County, CA ($369,695) · Modoc County, CA ($196,366) · Shasta County, CA ($375,608) · Sierra County, CA ($332,604) · Butte County, CA ($401,577)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Lassen County, CA?
The typical home in Lassen County is worth $234,766 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Lassen County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Lassen County affordable?
At 3.0× the local median income of $77,743, Lassen County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Lassen County?
Median rent is $1,050/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Lassen County?
Homes here take a median of 60 days to sell, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2007$192,142
2008$168,463
2009$134,290
2010$124,198
2011$121,259
2012$121,576
2013$124,735
2014$128,756
2015$128,096
2016$140,304
2017$155,130
2018$171,652
2019$177,640
2020$191,561
2021$212,177
2022$230,152
2023$233,663
2024$230,742
2025$232,338
2026$231,389