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. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$353,879

-1.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.9mo supply · Score -1/7

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 -1.4% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.3x, 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 5.34% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score67/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$66,780

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

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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