Cost of Living in Del Norte County, California

$1,182/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$319,600

Median Home Value

27% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,182/mo

27% below state average

Median Home Value

$319,600

13% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

30.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Del Norte County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Del Norte County$1,182/mo

California Average$1,618/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,182/mo

Median Gross Rent

$319,600

Median Home Value

$889/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

30.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Del Norte County, California

Del Norte's bargain for small-town seekers

Del Norte County's rent-to-income ratio of 21.2% beats the national average by 1 percentage point, offering genuine affordability in a remote coastal setting. With median income of $66,780 and median rent of just $1,182, Del Norte serves those seeking California's coast without coastal price tags.

Affordable redwood coast living

Del Norte's 21.2% rent-to-income ratio ranks in California's more affordable half, beating the state average of 22.4% by 1.2 percentage points. The $1,182 median rent undercuts the state median by $436, making it one of the state's true affordability gems despite its remote location.

Del Norte leads the north coast

Del Norte's $1,182 rent beats Butte ($1,369) and Calaveras ($1,615) while matching Alpine's ownership-focused economy, though with lower absolute costs. The 21.2% rent-to-income ratio outperforms Butte (24.0%) and Calaveras (24.3%), positioning Del Norte as the far north's affordability leader.

Lean budgets meet low housing costs

Renters dedicate $1,182 monthly while owners pay $889—the state's lowest ownership cost—on a $66,780 income. Combined housing expenses consume roughly 37% of gross earnings, leaving 63% for all other needs, though the county's rural character limits service access.

Del Norte for the coastal minimalist

If you seek California's redwood coast, pristine beaches, and genuine affordability, Del Norte delivers $319,600 homes with the state's lowest ownership costs at $889 monthly. The trade-off is isolation: plan for limited job markets, a 7+ hour drive to the Bay Area, and rural service gaps that demand self-sufficiency.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Del Norte County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

21.2%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,558

per month

Owner Cost Burden

16.0%

of gross income

The median home in Del Norte County may be a stretch

Median home value is $319,600. Estimated monthly cost: $2,551 vs. your max of $1,558.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio21.2%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Del Norte County, California?

Del Norte County, California has a median monthly rent of $1,182/mo and a median home value of $319,600. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 30.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Del Norte County?

The median gross rent in Del Norte County is $1,182/mo. This is 27% below state average for California.

Is Del Norte County affordable?

Del Norte County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 30.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Del Norte County's rent compare to the state average?

Del Norte County's median rent of $1,182/mo is 27% below state average of $1,618/mo for California.

What is the median home value in Del Norte County?

The median home value in Del Norte County, California is $319,600. This is 13% above the national median home value of $281,900.