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Yreka 96097

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.CaliforniaSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 61
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$262K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+10.3%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
148
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$245K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,685
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$245K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,356 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1974
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.27%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.130

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,371
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Yreka 96097 compares

By median home value, Yreka 96097 is the 7th most expensive of 19 ZIP codes in Siskiyou County, and its typical home is worth more than 48% of all homes in Siskiyou County.

Home values in Yreka 96097

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$86K$617K
ZIP codes in Siskiyou County ranked by median home value
#Siskiyou CountyMedian valueHomes
1Mount Shasta 96067$429K3,622
2Weed 96094$298K3,024
3Fort Jones 96032$277K1,054
4Gazelle 96034$270K121
5Etna 96027$268K951
696037$254K162
7Yreka 96097$245K3,685
8Dunsmuir 96025$238K1,198
9McCloud 96057$229K1,170
10Seiad Valley 96086$214K201
11Klamath River 96050$213K202
12Grenada 96038$209K214
13Callahan 96014$192K127
14Montague 96064$184K2,661
15Hornbrook 96044$179K705
16Happy Camp 96039$144K425
17Tulelake 96134$144K826
18Dorris 96023$114K594
19Macdoel 96058$108K361

About the Yreka 96097 market

What is the median home price in Yreka 96097, CA?

The median sale price in Yreka 96097, CA is $261,667 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 10.3% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Yreka 96097, CA each year?

148 homes sold in Yreka 96097, CA over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Yreka 96097, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Yreka 96097, CA is currently a seller's market, scoring 61 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Yreka 96097, CA?

Yreka 96097, CA contains 3,685 residential properties, with a median of 1,356 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1974. The median TopHap Estimate is $245K.

How does Yreka 96097, CA compare to the rest of Siskiyou County?

By median home value, Yreka 96097, CA is the 7th most expensive of 19 ZIP codes in Siskiyou County. Its typical home is worth more than 48% of all homes in Siskiyou County. 96037 ranks just above it and Dunsmuir 96025 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Yreka 96097, CA?

74% of homes in Yreka 96097, CA are owner-occupied. 27% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Yreka 96097, CA hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Yreka 96097, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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