Housing Affordability in California

31% of income
Median rent burden
$786,000
Median home value
55.9%
Homeownership rate

Historical data

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Data table

Median rent burden31% of income
Median home value$786,000
Homeownership rate55.9%

Compared to the United States

IndicatorCaliforniaUnited States
Homeownership rate2023, U.S. Census55.9%65.9%
Median home value2024$786,000$348,000

National ranking

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Overview

Housing affordability is a defining challenge in California, with high home values and rents straining household budgets.

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