Special Interest
Housing in Inyo County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Inyo County averages $1,189/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Inyo County FMR Area are $1,178 for a studio, $1,538 for 1‑bedroom, $1,686 for 2‑bedroom, $2,160 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,828 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $497 increase for a 2-bedroom in Inyo County shows a 42% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Inyo County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
