Housing by town in Mendocino County, California
Mendocino County, California has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,317 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,146 in 2015–2019 (+14.9%; Down after inflation).
Point Arena has the highest median gross rent ($1,917) and Willits the lowest ($1,197).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,317 (±$51)
- Households that rent
- 38.3%
- Median household income
- $68,092
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Mendocino County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooktrails | $1,482 | 9.9% | $116,056 | $371,700 | $2,468 |
| Covelo | $1,281 | 47.3% | $34,583 | $360,000 | $1,740 |
| Fort Bragg | $1,290 | 53.7% | $56,481 | $535,400 | $3,205 |
| Point Arena | $1,917 | 48.3% | $108,095 | $436,000 | $3,667 |
| Redwood Valley | — | 24.5% | $63,563 | $651,200 | $4,556 |
| Talmage | $1,306 | 54.2% | $44,647 | $437,500 | $3,803 |
| Ukiah | $1,331 | 55.3% | $66,160 | $458,400 | $3,445 |
| Willits | $1,197 | 59.1% | $63,447 | $371,100 | $2,827 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,000 | $34,950 | $55,900 |
| 2 people | $24,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,900 | $79,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,900 | $86,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,900 | $105,450 |
How the places in Mendocino County rank across California
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Crime reported to police in Mendocino County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 338 | 376 | 539 | 600 | 89,823 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 464 | 524 | 589 | 665 | 88,507 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mendocino County recorded 464 violent and 589 property crimes, 524 and 665 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Mendocino County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County Sheriff's Office | 60,594 | 302 | 191 |
| Ukiah Police Department | 15,949 | 77 | 199 |
| Fort Bragg Police Department | 7,153 | 51 | 175 |
| Willits Police Department | 4,811 | 34 | 24 |
ZIP codes in Mendocino County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95482 | 33,164 | $1,304 | $491,300 | $69,772 | 44.7% |
| 95437 | 14,982 | $1,409 | $554,200 | $57,759 | 38.7% |
| 95490 | 14,677 | $1,243 | $392,700 | $79,594 | 34.8% |
| 95470 | 6,226 | $1,162 | $627,500 | $76,250 | 29.6% |
| 95445 | 2,766 | $2,824 | $707,200 | $127,206 | 26.1% |
| 95428 | 2,347 | $983 | $437,200 | $46,339 | 45.6% |
| 95460 | 2,199 | $1,890 | $708,200 | $73,576 | 25.8% |
| 95468 | 2,037 | $2,192 | $489,900 | $115,955 | 30.9% |
| 95449 | 1,763 | $1,695 | $640,600 | $90,469 | 56.2% |
| 95454 | 1,670 | — | $393,700 | $42,447 | 21.7% |
| 95469 | 1,315 | $1,421 | $529,200 | $82,683 | 24.5% |
| 95415 | 956 | — | $760,200 | $45,147 | 47.9% |
| 95456 | 860 | $843 | $539,100 | $63,750 | 38.6% |
| 95410 | 842 | $902 | $693,800 | — | 46.2% |
| 95459 | 761 | — | $710,400 | $68,700 | 46.7% |
| 95466 | 722 | $2,114 | $672,400 | $108,013 | 31.4% |
| 95432 | 707 | $1,625 | $773,700 | — | 44.7% |
| 95427 | 666 | — | $777,200 | $58,421 | 15.9% |
| 95585 | 522 | $857 | — | $36,190 | 54.1% |
| 95420 | 271 | — | $1,098,600 | — | 34.9% |
| 95488 | 226 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 95417 | 220 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 95494 | 130 | — | — | $58,650 | 75.3% |
| 95429 | 128 | — | $400,000 | $13,333 | 0.0% |
| 95463 | 14 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Mendocino County
What is the crime rate in Mendocino County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mendocino County recorded 524 violent and 665 property crimes per 100,000 residents (464 violent and 589 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mendocino County has the highest rent?
Point Arena has the highest median gross rent, $1,917 (±$954) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mendocino County has the lowest rent?
Willits has the lowest median gross rent, $1,197 (±$181) a month.
What is the median rent in Mendocino County, California?
The median gross rent in Mendocino County is $1,317 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendocino County, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendocino County, California
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mendocino County, CA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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