Special Interest
Housing in Modoc County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Modoc County averages $836/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 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Modoc County FMR Area are $828 for a studio, $945 for 1‑bedroom, $1,185 for 2‑bedroom, $1,534 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,959 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $349 increase for a 2-bedroom in Modoc County shows a 42% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Modoc County was 7.0% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
