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Alturas, CA

Alturas, CA.

Population: 5,142 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$183,025
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$183,025
House Price Index
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, wildfire

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
13.7 in
Annual snowfall
38.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tule Lake National Monument (49 mi)
Nearest airport
California Pines Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$1,409
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,652
Average weekly wage
$900
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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