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. | Lassen County | 91 |
2. | Kings County | 86 |
3. | Modoc County | 85 |
4. | Tulare County | 79 |
5. | Shasta County | 75 |
6. | Madera County | 75 |
7. | Kern County | 75 |
8. | Alpine County | 75 |
9. | Imperial County | 74 |
10. | Plumas County | 73 |
11. | Colusa County | 72 |
12. | Fresno County | 71 |
13. | Yuba County | 71 |
14. | Sutter County | 70 |
15. | Sierra County | 69 |
16. | Del Norte County | 69 |
17. | Merced County | 69 |
18. | Amador County | 68 |
19. | Siskiyou County | 68 |
20. | Stanislaus County | 68 |