Income needed to buy a home
Butte County, CA
$131,317
a year in household income to buy the typical Butte County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$398,201
Down payment (10%)$39,820
Loan$358,381
Principal and interest (7.40%)$2,481/mo
Property tax (0.71% a year)$234/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$199/mo
Mortgage insurance$149/mo
Total monthly cost$3,064/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Far off
The typical household here earns $67,928 a year, 52% of what it takes.
In California
Butte County ranks #19 of 58 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in California
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Modoc County | $195,654 | $64,354 |
| Lassen County | $234,567 | $78,175 |
| Trinity County | $257,616 | $80,870 |
| Siskiyou County | $280,435 | $91,399 |
| Lake County | $307,740 | $101,584 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.