Special Interest
Housing in Colusa County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Colusa County averages $1,157/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Colusa County FMR Area are $1,065 for a studio, $1,072 for 1‑bedroom, $1,406 for 2‑bedroom, $1,855 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,862 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $249 increase for a 2-bedroom in Colusa County shows a 22% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Colusa County was 13.0% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
