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Learn about the people, housing, costs and businesses across California
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Rates, calculators, and lender comparisons
FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in California.
True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in California.
Find and compare lenders active near California.
Homeowners, flood, and specialty coverage estimates
Flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk data
FEMA flood zones and flood insurance estimates for California.
Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for California.
Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for California.
Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
Mortgage rates for California are updated daily on Safe Rate using live investor pricing. Rates depend on your credit score, loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo), and down payment. A 30-year fixed rate is the most common product for home purchases.
View current rates for CaliforniaThe median home value in California is $814k. The median monthly rent is $2,196. Annual property taxes average $5k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in California have increased 11.7% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $2,239/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $96k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in California is $108k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in California are public administration (22%) and healthcare (14%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.