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 | 53 |
2. | Marin County | 61 |
3. | San Mateo County | 61 |
4. | Los Angeles County | 63 |
5. | Santa Cruz County | 64 |
6. | Santa Clara County | 66 |
7. | San Luis Obispo County | 68 |
8. | Monterey County | 68 |
9. | Alameda County | 71 |
10. | Santa Barbara County | 73 |
11. | Trinity County | 76 |
12. | Orange County | 76 |
13. | San Diego County | 76 |
14. | Sonoma County | 77 |
15. | Napa County | 78 |
16. | Mendocino County | 79 |
17. | Yolo County | 79 |
18. | Ventura County | 80 |
19. | San Benito County | 80 |
20. | Contra Costa County | 86 |