The Yuba City metro is home to 182,050 people (up 6.2% over five years), with a median household income of $74,762. Typical rent of $2,033/month works out to 32.6% of the median household income — above the 30% affordability threshold, a strain signal (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Yuba City's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.2% |
| Professional & management | 8.6% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 8.2% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 32.6% of median income leave little headroom — expect tenant price sensitivity. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Yuba City market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,033/month suggests a household income around $81,000/year. The metro's median household income is $74,762.
By workforce share: Education & health care (22.5%), Retail trade (12.2%), Professional & management (8.6%) (Census ACS 5-year).