Glenn County, CA at a glance
Median household income
$67,139$5,595 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Glenn County, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Glenn County, CA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Glenn County, CA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $939 | $11,268 | $37,560 | 16.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,038 | $12,456 | $41,520 | 18.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | 24.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,807 | $21,684 | $72,280 | 32.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,179 | $26,148 | $87,160 | 38.9% |
What a typical income covers in Glenn County, CA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $67,139 a year ($5,595 a month before tax).
What $67,139 leaves after California taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in California
Living in Glenn County, CA: common questions
What is the median household income in Glenn County, CA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Glenn County, CA is $67,139 per year (approximately $5,595 per month).
What is the average rent in Glenn County, CA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $939 for a studio, $1,038 for one bedroom, $1,362 for two, $1,807 for three and $2,179 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Glenn County, CA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10.7% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for California is 110.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Glenn County, CA?
To keep a $1,362 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $54,480 a year, or $4,540 a month. That is 81% of what the typical household in Glenn County, CA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Glenn County, CA?
On the local median income of $67,139 ($5,595 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,797 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,678 for everything else and $1,119 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,362 takes 49% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Glenn County, CA?
Homes in California paid 34.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $313. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.