Special Interest
Housing in Butte County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Butte County averages $1,414/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 39% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Butte County FMR Area are $1,245 for a studio, $1,369 for 1‑bedroom, $1,751 for 2‑bedroom, $2,435 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,937 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $337 increase for a 2-bedroom in Butte County shows a 24% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Butte County was 5.9% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
