Markets/California/Crescent City

Crescent City, CA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Crescent City, California. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$365,202

-0.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-0.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-0.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

70/100

High

Market Momentum

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Neutral
14.5mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Top 43% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.08x

In-migrants avg $52,167 AGI vs out-migrants $48,429

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Crescent City are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Crescent City Market Summary

Crescent City, CA is experiencing a correction with -0.4% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.47x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+27 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is elevated (70/100), which may impact insurance costs and long-term property values. Rental yield of 6.49% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score65/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,780

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-0.6%
Base Case-0.4%
Bull Case-0.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Crescent City, CA's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 70/100 (High) indicates overall risk which may increase insurance premiums and impact property values over time. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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