Potter Valley, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Potter Valley home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

498
Population Estimate
$437,459
Median Home Value
97.6%
Employment Rate
14.7%
Bachelor's Degree+

Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$280
Median Listing Price$349,975
Median Days on Market96
Active Listings19
New Listings0
Total Listings (Active + Pending)22
Avg Listing Price$851,863
Avg Listing Price Change MoM5%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-4%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.87
Family Dual Income43.2
Median Household Income$74,236
Median Individual Income$51,563
Home Ownership74.1%
Home Value$437,459
Median Rent$1,494
Rent Burden-
Poverty10.8%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED6.3%
  • Highschool Education22.5%
  • Some College56.5%
  • Bachelors Degree8.9%
  • Graduate Degree5.8%
  • Total College or Above14.7%
  • Stem Degree25.8%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male52.0%
  • Female48.0%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married58.1%
  • Divorced9.6%
  • Never Married28.0%
  • Widowed4.3%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityPotter Valley
State IDCA
Population498

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1820.6%
19–2916.5%
30–3911.0%
40–497.0%
Age Group% of Population
50–5916.2%
60–6921.4%
70–797.0%
80+0.0%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation59.8%
Unemployment Rate2.4%
Disabled7.8%

ETHNICITY

White91.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other2.2%
Multiple6.8%

OTHER

Hispanic7.4%
Limited English0.0%
Health Uninsured4.8%
Veteran4.6%

Local Discussions

Community questions and conversations about living in Potter Valley, CA.

  1. Is Potter Valley, CA a good place to buy a house?

    Local perspectives on Potter Valley home prices, buyer demand, neighborhoods, and what to consider before buying a home.

    0
  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Potter Valley, CA for families?

    Local insights on Potter Valley neighborhoods, schools, parks, commute times, and other factors families may want to consider.

    0
  3. What should home buyers know about the Potter Valley, CA housing market?

    Local insights on Potter Valley home prices, housing inventory, buyer competition, and current real estate market conditions.

    0
  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Potter Valley, CA?

    Compare Potter Valley home prices, rents, monthly housing costs, and other factors that can affect the decision to buy or rent.

    0
  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Potter Valley, CA?

    Explore Potter Valley neighborhoods where home buyers may find more affordable housing options and better value for their budget.

    0
  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Potter Valley, CA?

    Learn how Potter Valley home prices, down payments, mortgage costs, and other expenses can affect how much income buyers may need.

    0
  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Potter Valley, CA?

    Learn how Potter Valley property taxes are calculated and how they can affect the overall cost of owning a home.

    0
  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Potter Valley, CA for first-time home buyers?

    Explore Potter Valley neighborhoods first-time home buyers may consider based on home prices, location, amenities, and lifestyle.

    0
  9. What is it like to live in Potter Valley, CA?

    Local perspectives on Potter Valley neighborhoods, cost of living, weather, commuting, things to do, and everyday life.

    0
  10. What should I know before moving to Potter Valley, CA?

    What newcomers should know about Potter Valley housing costs, neighborhoods, transportation, weather, and everyday expenses.

    0

Top Real Estate Agents in Potter Valley, CA

Neighborhoods in Potter Valley, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Potter Valley, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Lake Pillsbury Ranch Gatehouse

    Lake Pillsbury Ranch ↗

    Median asking price
    $207,450
    / sq ft
    $196
    Active listings
    11
    properties in discovery sample
    279
    D

    Nearby schools · estimated

    2.7/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.