The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
---|---|---|
1. | San Francisco County | 38 |
2. | San Mateo County | 39 |
3. | Marin County | 41 |
4. | Los Angeles County | 43 |
5. | Trinity County | 43 |
6. | Santa Clara County | 43 |
7. | Santa Cruz County | 44 |
8. | San Luis Obispo County | 45 |
9. | Alameda County | 45 |
10. | Monterey County | 49 |
11. | Orange County | 49 |
12. | San Diego County | 50 |
13. | Santa Barbara County | 51 |
14. | Napa County | 51 |
15. | Sonoma County | 54 |
16. | Ventura County | 55 |
17. | Mendocino County | 55 |
18. | Contra Costa County | 56 |
19. | Yolo County | 56 |
20. | Humboldt County | 57 |