Most Affordable Cities in California
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in California based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Furnace Creek leads the ranking with a value of $9,999 and a population of 102.
The top three cities are Furnace Creek ($9,999), Randsburg ($9,999), and Westside ($9,999). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in California.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Furnace Creek | $9,999 | 102 |
| #2 | Randsburg | $9,999 | 102 |
| #3 | Westside | $9,999 | 189 |
| #4 | Oasis | $35,600 | 4,455 |
| #5 | Tonyville | $54,400 | 417 |
| #6 | Desert Edge | $56,900 | 3,642 |
| #7 | Searles Valley | $68,500 | 1,698 |
| #8 | Patton Village | $72,200 | 732 |
| #9 | Bluewater | $79,300 | 144 |
| #10 | French Gulch | $84,100 | 221 |
| #11 | Mexican Colony | $90,000 | 217 |
| #12 | Fellows | $91,300 | 72 |
| #13 | Alpaugh | $92,900 | 853 |
| #14 | Bombay Beach | $94,300 | 313 |
| #15 | Tennant | $94,300 | 69 |
| #16 | Homewood Canyon | $100,700 | 195 |
| #17 | Salton Sea Beach | $100,700 | 198 |
| #18 | Mesa Verde | $102,700 | 1,025 |
| #19 | Ridgecrest Heights | $104,400 | 355 |
| #20 | Bodfish | $104,700 | 2,191 |
| #21 | Cherokee Strip | $108,900 | 194 |
| #22 | Lake Isabella | $112,200 | 3,654 |
| #23 | Tulelake | $112,200 | 837 |
| #24 | Smith Corner | $112,500 | 423 |
| #25 | Monmouth | $113,500 | 168 |
| #26 | Baker | $115,100 | 482 |
| #27 | Vina | $115,200 | 348 |
| #28 | Paskenta | $118,800 | 61 |
| #29 | Dorris | $120,100 | 810 |
| #30 | Maricopa | $121,800 | 1,015 |
| #31 | Gerber | $129,800 | 934 |
| #32 | Boron | $131,100 | 2,627 |
| #33 | Big River | $132,400 | 1,025 |
| #34 | Bieber | $132,900 | 308 |
| #35 | Needles | $134,400 | 4,882 |
| #36 | Weedpatch | $135,700 | 2,661 |
| #37 | North Edwards | $135,800 | 1,015 |
| #38 | Sky Valley | $136,500 | 2,437 |
| #39 | Kettleman City | $136,600 | 899 |
| #40 | Lenwood | $139,600 | 3,708 |
| #41 | Three Rocks | $144,800 | 180 |
| #42 | Mountain Gate | $144,900 | 763 |
| #43 | Fuller Acres | $146,300 | 695 |
| #44 | Rancho Tehama Reserve | $149,000 | 1,102 |
| #45 | Seville | $152,500 | 423 |
| #46 | Alturas | $152,600 | 2,703 |
| #47 | Weldon | $153,300 | 2,525 |
| #48 | Happy Camp | $153,900 | 580 |
| #49 | South Taft | $155,700 | 2,534 |
| #50 | Allensworth | $158,300 | 443 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in California?
Furnace Creek ranks #1 for most affordable cities in California with a value of $9,999 and a population of 102.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in California?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in California. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does California compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare California's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.