Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Susanville
Susanville, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,255
Population
9,779
Renter Mix
48% Rent
A cozy high-desert town amid NorCal’s stunning peaks and forests
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Tucked away in the mountains of northeastern California, the small city of Susanville enjoys one of the most scenic and secluded locations in the state. Established as a logging and mining town, the city retains a timeless atmosphere, with vintage landmarks like the Sierra Theater and the Grand Café lining the historic Main Street.
The city borders the enormous Susanville Ranch Park, a gorgeous nature preserve with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the stunning natural beauty of the region. Just outside of town, you’ll be just a short drive away from Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, and Tahoe National Forests, with Lake Tahoe within day trip distance.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,385
Average: $73,253
Education
1,444
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,181
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Susanville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Susanville, CA is $1,255 for one bedroom, and $1,031 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Susanville has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
784 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Susanville, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
192 Students
Public
Grades K-5
318 Students
Public
Grades K-8
211 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Lassen County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
6 Students
Public
Grades K-8
192 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
288 Students
Public
Grades K-8
211 Students
Lassen County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
6 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
816 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
15 Students
Lassen County Special Education School
Public
Grades K-12
6 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
5 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.