Cost of Living in Siskiyou County, California

$1,043/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$284,500

Median Home Value

36% below state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,043/mo

36% below state average

Median Home Value

$284,500

1% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

34.0%

% 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 Siskiyou County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Siskiyou County$1,043/mo

California Average$1,618/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,043/mo

Median Gross Rent

$284,500

Median Home Value

$866/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

34.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Siskiyou County, California

Far north California's greatest bargain

Siskiyou County renters spend just 22.6% of income on housing while earning only $55,499 annually—the lowest income in this group. Monthly rents of $1,043 are the cheapest here, reflecting a genuinely low-cost region where working families can afford housing.

California's most affordable county

Siskiyou ranks as California's most affordable county, with median rents 36% below state average ($1,043 vs. $1,618) and homes under $285,000. The favorable 22.6% rent-to-income ratio masks the reality: incomes here are simply the lowest in the state.

Cheapest rents in the north state

Siskiyou renters pay $1,043 monthly—the lowest of any county analyzed—compared to $1,181 in Sierra County and $1,267 in Shasta. Home prices follow suit at $284,500, making this the true bargain basement of California real estate.

Living on $55K in Siskiyou

The typical household earning $55,499 spends $1,043 on rent (22.6% of income) or $866 for ownership. This leaves roughly $3,600/month for all other living expenses—food, healthcare, utilities, transportation—a tight budget even by rural standards.

Siskiyou: cheapest but smallest opportunities

If you're seeking California's lowest housing costs, Siskiyou delivers—rent under $1,050 and homes under $285K. Be realistic: the low costs reflect limited job markets, extreme isolation, and harsh winters; this county suits retirees and remote workers, not those seeking career growth.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Siskiyou County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

22.6%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,295

per month

Owner Cost Burden

18.7%

of gross income

The median home in Siskiyou County may be a stretch

Median home value is $284,500. Estimated monthly cost: $2,271 vs. your max of $1,295.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio22.6%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Siskiyou County, California?

Siskiyou County, California has a median monthly rent of $1,043/mo and a median home value of $284,500. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 34.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Siskiyou County?

The median gross rent in Siskiyou County is $1,043/mo. This is 36% below state average for California.

Is Siskiyou County affordable?

Siskiyou County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 34.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

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

Siskiyou County's median rent of $1,043/mo is 36% below state average of $1,618/mo for California.

What is the median home value in Siskiyou County?

The median home value in Siskiyou County, California is $284,500. This is 1% above the national median home value of $281,900.