Cost of Living in Glenn County, California
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Glenn County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Glenn County ranks #2,398 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 24%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Glenn County, California
Glenn: California's affordability leader
Glenn County renters spend just 18.8% of income on housing, beating both the state average of 22.4% and the national norm. Though the median household income of $70,487 is slightly below the national median of $74,755, housing costs here are so low that affordability becomes a genuine strength.
Top tier for California affordability
Glenn County ranks among California's most affordable counties with an 18.8% rent-to-income ratio, significantly below the state average of 22.4%. The median rent of just $1,103 is the lowest among these eight counties, reflecting Glenn's position in the rural Sacramento Valley.
Glenn leads the northern valley
Glenn County's $1,103 median rent undercuts every neighboring county in this comparison, and its 18.8% rent-to-income ratio beats both El Dorado (18.4% but with much higher incomes) and Inyo (18.9%). For pure affordability relative to local wages, Glenn County is hard to beat.
Glenn's lean housing budget
Glenn County renters dedicate just $1,103 monthly to rent while homeowners pay $1,288, with a median home value of $338,400 serving the $70,487 median household income. This leaves over 81% of income available after housing for other necessities and discretionary spending.
Glenn County for maximum savings
Glenn offers California affordability at its finest—lowest rents in this group with a 18.8% housing ratio that rivals much wealthier counties. If you can secure remote work or find a job match in Glenn's economy, you'll stretch your dollars further than almost anywhere in the state.
Cost of Living Advisory: Glenn County
Affordability Verdict
Glenn County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,103/month — about 18.8% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Glenn County is $1,103/month, while owner costs run $1,288/month. Renting saves approximately $185/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $44,120/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $55,200/year. With a median household income of $70,487, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 27.0% of renter households in Glenn County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within California, Glenn County is less affordable than Tehama County by roughly 5% ($1,103/mo vs $1,159/mo).
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Rent Burden
18.8%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,645
per month
Owner Cost Burden
21.9%
of gross income
The median home in Glenn County may be a stretch
Median home value is $338,400. Estimated monthly cost: $2,702 vs. your max of $1,645.
Rent Affordability Guide
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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