Special Interest
Housing in Plumas County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Plumas County averages $1,194/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the California median of $2,036 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Plumas County FMR Area are $1,051 for a studio, $1,161 for 1‑bedroom, $1,524 for 2‑bedroom, $2,120 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,155 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $330 increase for a 2-bedroom in Plumas County shows a 28% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Plumas County was 7.1% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
