Red Bluff, CA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Red Bluff, California. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$321,499

+3.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
4.8mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Top 44% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.22x

In-migrants avg $58,711 AGI vs out-migrants $47,952

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Red Bluff Market Summary

Red Bluff, CA shows steady growth at 3.3% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.2x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+23 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.81% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score69/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$61,834

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.6%
Base Case+3.3%
Bull Case+4.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Red Bluff, CA's primary climate exposure is wildfire (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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